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Creating your first application using Interactive Forms


Venkat Ramana
02.08.2007
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Welcome to Adobe Interactive Forms. The purpose of this blog is to help beginners who would like to venture into interactive forms using Adobe Live Cycle Designer and SAP NetWeaver. The blog provides step-by-step procedures for how to install and configure ADS, as well as examples to help in creating your first Interactive Form

Working with Adobe Forms

Basic requirements (for beginners)
The requirements given here are for beginners who can start with SAP NetWeaver 04s, where ADS is installed by default.

Server-side requirements
Follow the steps mentioned below. This includes step-by-step procedures for server-side installation and configuration of the NetWeaver Application Server and Adobe Document Services. The Credential will now be available at the top of the page as a registered credential.

  • Restart the service PDF Manipulation Module for changes to take effect.
  • Checking the user and password (optional)
  • This is a test for checking whether the entries for the user, security role and passwords are correct in a system that uses Basic Authentication.

  • Configure the ADSUser (optional)

    The ADSUser is configured by default during installation. However, if your application does not work, stating the user does not exist or password is expired, then you can follow the steps below to reconfigure or reset the password for the ADSUser.

  • Set up Licensing Service.

    If you need to create a new form designs or customize previously developed form designs, then you need to acquire the l


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    icense. Refer to SAP Note 750784.

    Note: Please be aware that without configuring Reader Right Credentials, you will not able to deploy and view the Interactive PDF Form.

    Client-side requirements

    Follow the steps mentioned below. Please make sure the following prerequisites are met before working with Adobe Interactive Forms.

    End-user requirements

    Creating applications using Interactive Forms

    Interactive Forms - Hands on

    Online Interactive PDF Form

    Offline Interactive PDF Form

    Dynamic Non-Interactive PDF Form

    Tips on developing SAP Interactive Forms using Adobe

    Conclusion

    You will now be able to create your first application using Interactive PDF Forms. Hope the blog serves the purpose.

    Venkat Ramana is a Technical Analyst for Cognizant Technology Solutions

    This content is reposted from the SAP Developer Network.
    Copyright 2007, SAP Developer Network

    SAP Developer Network (SDN) is an active online community where ABAP, Java, .NET, and other cutting-edge technologies converge to form a resource and collaboration channel for SAP developers, consultants, integrators, and business analysts. SDN hosts a technical library, expert blogs, exclusive downloads and code samples, an extensive eLearning catalog, and active, moderated discussion forums. SDN membership is free.

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