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2007-03-19 23:48:14
yash
Registered: Mar 19 2007
Posts: 4

Hi,
I am using Adobe 8 for fill form contains interactive forms fields.
I can also digitally sign this document. I download these documents from [link=http://www.mca.gov.in/MinistryWebsite/dca/downloadeforms/Download_eForm_choose.php]http://www.mca.gov.in/MinistryWebsite/dca/downloadeforms/Download_eForm_choose.php[/link]
 
Now, need your help/advise to know can I read the Excel file to fill these interactive forms fields. I have all the details of forms field in the Excel file.
 
Thanks in Advance…

My Product Information:
Acrobat Standard 8, Windows
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2007-03-20 09:34:35
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thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
Your forms are connected(bound) to Web Services and an XML Schema. It looks as if the forms are to be downloaded and used by people who have have Acrobat Standard/Profession. In Acrobat Reader, the form must have special Rights Enabling to use a Web Service.

If you want to connect directly to an Excel file, the file has to be on the user's system/local network. Which doesn't seem like a realistic possibility given how the forms are to be used.

You're best choice is to use a Web Service (like you are already doing) to transfer data from an Excel File on the Server to the form.

If you decide against using a web service, then a standard FormSubmit is a good way to move data between the form and the server.

Thom Parker
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2007-03-21 21:49:46
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yash
Registered: Mar 19 2007
Posts: 4
Thanks Thom for replying...
My mistake, I feel I might not able to explain my requirement.
My requirement are as follows:
I have one pdf Interactive forms fields on my pc(desktop)
Can I fill the form fields with Data from Excel File? If yes, can you please let me know how?
Example:
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PDF Form
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Name:
Address:
City:
State:

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Excel File
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Name Address City State
Yash xyz drive Delhi Delhi
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