PDF forms can be much more than something to print, fill out by hand, and fax back. Interactive fields allow for a web-like user experience, and submission via email or server can enable a truly paperless exchange of information. Acrobat 9 Pro makes interactive form creation and distribution more powerful and flexible than ever, but such a wealth of features and options can be daunting. Brian Wood focuses exclusively on the nuances of this process in Acrobat 9 Pro: Creating Forms. He discusses the fundamentals of Acrobat forms, fields, and distribution, and explores the built-in form creation tools available in Acrobat 9. Brian also demonstrates the XML-driven forms that can be created by the Windows-only LiveCycle Designer application, included with Acrobat 9 Pro and Pro Extended. Example files accompany the course.
Topics include:
Detecting form fields in an imported PDF and adding new form fields from scratch
Creating text fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, combo boxes, and text areas
Using field calculations, notation, and JavaScript
Adding digital signature fields and Submit/Reset buttons
Distributing forms via Acrobat.com, email, or a website, then tracking results
Comparing Acrobat and LiveCycle Designer forms
Using LiveCycle workspaces
Creating LiveCycle menus, tables, fragments, and objects
Understanding accessibility in LiveCycle Designer
Distributing LiveCycle forms via shared distribution
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