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2008-04-30 07:20:46
lntucker1
Registered: Apr 30 2008
Posts: 8

We have created a new PDF form that contains one page consisting of a table. The form allows users to enter their information into the text fields and save the data to their desktop.

If the user runs out of space, is it possible to allow them to create another page (exactly the same as the original one) on the fly (i.e. a new page button)?

Also,

I am fairly new to Acrobat 8 - I have a programming background and would love to get the most from PDF's. Any good training that includes programming for PDF's?

Thanks in advance.

Lisa

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 8.1.2, Windows
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2008-04-30 09:42:18
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thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
Yes, In regular forms this has to be done with what are called Page Templates. Unfortunately this functionality is awkward and to work on Reader, it requires special enabling on the PDF that can only be done from one of the Adobe Server products, very expensive.

However, this fucntionality comes as a standard part of LiveCycle forms.

Watch this video:
http://adobechats.adobe.acrobat.com/p87746471/

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

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2008-04-30 11:44:11
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lntucker1
Registered: Apr 30 2008
Posts: 8
Thanks for your response. I guess part of the problem (in addition to teaching myself Acrobat!) is that I am not clear on the difference between LiveCycle and Acrobat. Am I correct in saying that LiveCycle is more for posting forms online?

Once again - thanks for your response (I'm going to watch the video in full now...)
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2008-05-01 09:10:08
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thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
To the user, the two forms technologies are indistinguishable. This is a choice only for the forms creator.

Look at this blog entry:
http://www.acrobatusers.com/blogs/thomp/2007/08/07/so-what-is-the-difference-between-acroforms-and-xfa/

Other people have commented on this topic as well. If you look around at the blogs on this site you'll find more info.

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

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