Q: How can I export the form field data in a PDF document into an excel spreadsheet? For example, I want to export all of the contact information fields so that I can sort them in excel. A: PDF Studio (version 9 and higher) has the ability to export form field data into multiple formats including XML which […]
Category: Interactive Forms
Creating PDF interactive forms, acroforms and xfa forms, with PDF Studio on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Validating required fields when submitting an interactive PDF form
Required fields in an interactive PDF form are displayed with a red border in PDF Studio. When a form is submitted, PDF Studio will display an error message if any required field is empty. PDF Studio follows the PDF specifications which state that, if the required flag is set, the field must have a value […]
Spell Checker for Annotations & Form Fields
PDF Studio 11 has a new Spell Check feature that will highlight misspelled words. PDF Studio will offer 9 different languages options and even support spell checking more than one language at the same time! Supported Spell Check Languages: Arabic Dutch English French German Italian Polish Russian Spanish How it Works Spell check will be performed […]
How to create an interactive date field with a date picker in a PDF document
Q: How can I add an interactive text field that allows user to pick a date from a date component? A:There is no definition of a “date field” in the PDF specifications. What you need to do is create a standard interactive text field with a date format. The date picker will be shown when […]
Create an Image Import Button to Add Pictures Dynamically to a PDF without LiveCycle
Q: How can I create an image field that let’s you browse to an image or a pictures and insert it into a PDF document? A: Starting in PDF Studio 12, you can add an Image Fields by going to Forms Note: In order for this to work the user’s application must support JavaScript functionality […]
How to tab through PDF Interactive Form Fields on Windows 8 & Windows 10 Touch Screens
In Windows 8 & Windows 10, the default touchscreen keyboard is missing the Tab key, as well as some additional keys that may be useful to have. For example using the Tab key allows you to easily move to the next form field in a document without having to go and click on the next […]
Submit Function in Push Buttons
Q: Does PDF Studio support a submit function so that a user can click on the button and send the completed form back? A: Yes, PDF Studio does support a submit button. The most common way to do so is to add a Button to your form. Right-click on the Button to edit the properties and […]
Can PDF forms created in PDF Studio be filled and saved in Adobe Reader?
Q: If I create a PDF with form fields in PDF Studio will the users I send it to be able to enter data in the fields and then save the form using Adobe Reader? A: The answer is Yes, using Adobe Reader XI or higher. PDF Studio creates forms using the most common type of […]
Video: Form Field Editor / Designer
Introduction to PDF Studio Form Field Editor / Designer Video Transcript Welcome to PDF Studio 9! Today I’m going to be introducing you to the basics of our new Form Field Editor tool, as well as the most common types of forms that you will be able to add to your PDFs. Let’s start […]
Export Value Field in Combo Boxes
Q: What is the Export Value field under the options tab in the Combo Box properties for? A: The export value field is used for JavaScript calculations or exporting the form values as an FDF, XFDF, XDP, or XML. This option is used when you would like to display one value (Item) and then have […]
