Hello,
I have created my very first form (well, it feels like a MAJOR accomplishment to me!!!) :-)
My form has two problems:
#1: When I click to start typing in a text field the cursor beings in the centre left side of the field, rather than at the top left side.
I am using Version 8 of Livecycle and the text field has the following settings:
-allow multiple lines
-limit length to visible area
-plain text only
#2: I added a column of checkbox fields on the left side of the document, and then
a single large text field beside them. (I also tried lining a series of small text fields
up beside the checkboxes). My plan is to type information in the text fields and
check items off as they are completed. The lines of text do not line up well with the
checkboxes though.
One final question - what learning resource would you recommend for a person who
is fairly proficient in Word but new to Adobe Acrobat Pro?
#2: I have done similar things like this only instead of making one text box with checkboxes on one side. I use a repeating subform or a table. The advantages of these methods are,
-The check box and associated text field can stay or flow together.
-The text field can be set to accept mulitple lines and expand if needed.
More subforms or rows can be added so you aren't limited to a certain number of items. An example of this functionality can be seen in the Purchase Order sample that comes with LiveCycle Designer.
There are a couple of books on the market that deal with LiveCycle Designer. The PDF Forms Bible by Ted Padova and Angie Okamoto and Creating Dynamic Forms with Adobe LiveCycle Designer by J.P. Terry.
StevenD