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Populate fields in PDF forms with Excel data

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2011-04-25 15:55:39
akwilder
Registered: Apr 25 2011
Posts: 1
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I use PDF forms from California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to report campaign contributions. These forms cna be filled nad printed but not saved.
 
I have created an Excel application (using macros) to capture and output the data into Excel forms that replicate the FPPC forms. Is there way to export Excel data and import into the fields on the PDF forms?
 
Presently I only have Acrobat Reader. Do I need full Acrobat and if so, how would I export/import data into the FPPC forms.
 
I am a novice and need a lot of handholding.
 
Akwilder

Akwilder

My Product Information:
Reader 8.1, Windows
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2011-04-26 10:17:09
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thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
Accepted Answer
Unfortunately, importing local data directly into Reader is only possible with special "Reader Extended Rights" on the PDF form:(

But there is another way if you have Adobe Reader X (it's free), and can do a bit of scripting.

Read this article, the technique described works in Reader:Getting external data into Acrobat X JavaScript


Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
www.pdfscripting.com
Very Important - How to Debug Your Script

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