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1. Re: Design a survey form for a client who only has a reader vrs of Acrobat 9
Bill@VT Jun 20, 2009 12:20 PM (in response to DP_MC)First, you would develop the look of the form in a word processor or layout packages. Then you would create a PDF to which you would add the form fields. I would use AcroForms, not Designer, but that is a personal preference. One thing to note is that once you go to Designer you can not return.
Simply have the data returned by a Submit Button. In Acrobat you can submit the button with FDF, XFDF, XML, or even HTML. There is no need to submit the whole form since the XML or FDF data files can be opened in the form file if needed. The locked aspect may be a different issue, and I am not sure how to do that. Since it is a survey, there is no need for the employees to save the data in the form, so there is not a need to activate Reader Rights with the data only submission. Designer will only submit an XML data file (I think) due to the XML based nature of Designer forms. You might want to try a simple form in both systems to see which you like better. There are some additional feators available, including dynamic fields than can change size and such.
Since it is within the company, the mailto may work OK. E-mail submission is dependent on the configuration of the client machine, requiring MAPI to interact with the mail system on the client machine. That is dangerous for general use since many folks do not install MAPI or use internet e-mail services. Often, the mail client is controlled in a company and you may be covered. I would suggest making a sample form and trying it on several machines.
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2. Re: Design a survey form for a client who only has a reader vrs of Acrobat 9
DP_MC Jun 21, 2009 4:59 AM (in response to Bill@VT)Thank you that clarifies the issue for me.


