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2011-08-31 00:13:40
Matesack
Registered: Aug 30 2011
Posts: 4
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Hello,
 
i need to know, if i can open a new pdf form with value of one textfield in pdf. My case is, that user fill a online php form, informations that he will fill out are stored in Mysql database and form receive a GUID number. Value of this number will initialize a web service (script in form on initialize).
 
Should I use something like this?
- www.examplewebsite.com\myForm.pdf#NameOfField=12345
 
Thanks for response.

My Product Information:
LiveCycle Designer, Windows
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2011-08-31 02:36:31
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try67
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Registered: Oct 30 2008
Posts: 2398
Accepted Answer
I know that this is possible with AcroForms, but not so easily. It requires a custom-made script that looks for this parameter when the document is loaded and then uses it to do something.
I have developed this technique to allow links to a specific bookmark in the PDF, but I'm sure that filling in form data is also possible.
I can't tell you for sure, though, if it's possible with a LC form as well.

One option to consider, though, is using the built-in FDF parameter. If your server can generate the FDF on-the-fly, then you can add a link to it in the URL of your PDF file and it will be loaded with the file, populating the form fields.

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2011-08-31 02:40:51
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Matesack
Registered: Aug 30 2011
Posts: 4
Thanks for the quick response. I will try this and if find solution I post it here. Thanks.
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2011-09-01 00:04:28
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Matesack
Registered: Aug 30 2011
Posts: 4
Hello,
so I tried to find out the solution for my problem, but I can't found anything usefull. Does anyone know something abou this? PLease help, thanks.
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2011-09-01 01:36:31
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try67
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I have already created this for AcroForms. I will upload it to my website later on... I can't guarantee it will work with LC forms, but it might help you get close.

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2011-09-01 02:36:25
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Matesack
Registered: Aug 30 2011
Posts: 4
Can you show me this script that you've made? I try to find some solution with XFDF format, but I don't understand what i must do to open the pdf with start value of one field and how must the xfdf loks like:-(

thanks


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2011-09-01 03:05:39
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try67
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The script can be purchased through this page:
http://try67.blogspot.com/2011/09/acrobat-populate-form-data-from-url.php
However, if you'll contact me via email I'll sort you out with a free version.

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