Best tool for creating a PDF Form?

firstdrum · 04-02-2009, 03:36 PM

Hello Warriors,

I need to create a pdf that allows the viewer to fill in the blanks and print. Any suggestions on a good, low cost tool? I appreciate recommendations you've actually tried. Thanks!

Jody

Michele Miller · 04-02-2009, 03:43 PM

LOL, I need exactly the same thing right now! Let's hope someone knows the answer!

I need them to be able to email it to me as well.

Michele

firstdrum · 04-02-2009, 03:54 PM

Didn't know that's possible but that would work better for me if they could email it back also.

Steve Sanchez · 04-02-2009, 03:57 PM

If you have Adobe professional you can create form fields that people can fill in. You can define the content or autofill them. I'm not sure if you can do it with word then convert it using Office.net. I've used the Adobe Professional a number of times and it works great.

Michele Miller · 04-02-2009, 04:32 PM

Well, look what I just found for us!

PDFill PDF Editor with FREE PDF Writer, FREE Image Writer and FREE PDF Tools - www.PDFill.com

And this:

http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/Filler.asp

Michele

firstdrum · 04-02-2009, 04:38 PM

mmm.. Looks like the information submitted through a pdf form goes through their servers. Wouldn't work for credit card info. Might work for just creating the form for filling and printing.

Marty S · 04-02-2009, 07:30 PM

Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 - free 30 day trial.

Gmaster · 04-02-2009, 07:36 PM

Yes, that's correct. Most of the form that been create is only for filling and printing. Did anyone already create a form that after form filled up we can save the form?

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstdrum

mmm.. Looks like the information submitted through a pdf form goes through their servers. Wouldn't work for credit card info. Might work for just creating the form for filling and printing.

Bev Clement · 04-03-2009, 12:01 AM

CutePDF professional does all that and more.

bounty_hunt3r · 04-03-2009, 12:40 AM

I recommended CutePDF
It is the best

chris8918 · 04-03-2009, 02:26 AM

Go Here: CutePDF - Create PDF for free, Free PDF Utilities, Edit PDF easily;.
and download the Writer and the Converter. Go to your Word doc and select print. The Cute Writer will show up as an option on your printer menu. It works through your printer menu and instead of printing through your printer on paper, it generates a pdf that shows up on your screen. You can then save the pdf file to use on your site or wherever.

Its free and it works great. Just used it today. Hope this helps.

Greg Cooksley · 04-03-2009, 10:01 AM

Hey Bev,

Thanks for that recommendation...

Regards

Greg

tj · 04-03-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstdrum

mmm.. Looks like the information submitted through a pdf form goes through their servers. Wouldn't work for credit card info. Might work for just creating the form for filling and printing.

If a credit card info should be submitted by the user/ reader then I would prefer a secure online connection than a pdf since the information will be submitted as a email / unsecure online connections.

Timo

firstdrum · 04-18-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bounty_hunt3r

I recommended CutePDF
It is the best

Well I bought CutePDF and it has a very annoying limitation, I must say. When you type in text then switch to Form view so you can drop in a form field, you can't see the text so placing the form field in the correct spot (relevant to the text) is a complete guessing game. The only way to see both at the same time is to first make the text placement "permanent". Once you do that, you can never edit or delete the text block again. Permanent really means permanent. So if you see a typo, there's no way to undo it. And if you didn't keep a backup copy of your pdf from before you made the text permanent, you have to start over from nothing to correct the problem!

I contacted their support and they said that's just the way it is. Man for a pdf program, that to me is a major limitation for what should be a pretty basic function these days. I just don't understand how anyone who needs to use form fields can recommend this program. I'm probably going to have to get my money back.

If anyone can recommend a better program than this one, I'm all ears.

Jody

winebuddy · 04-18-2009, 04:29 PM

how about the Open Office suite of tools?

04-02-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
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04-02-2009, 03:43 PM	#2
Michele Miller Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,678 Thanks: 82 Thanked 41 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Best tool for creating a PDF Form? LOL, I need exactly the same thing right now! Let's hope someone knows the answer! I need them to be able to email it to me as well. Michele

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firstdrum Jody g. War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: , , USA. Posts: 290 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Best tool for creating a PDF Form? Didn't know that's possible but that would work better for me if they could email it back also.
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Steve Sanchez HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking	Re: Best tool for creating a PDF Form? If you have Adobe professional you can create form fields that people can fill in. You can define the content or autofill them. I'm not sure if you can do it with word then convert it using Office.net. I've used the Adobe Professional a number of times and it works great.
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04-02-2009, 04:32 PM	#5
Michele Miller Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,678 Thanks: 82 Thanked 41 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Best tool for creating a PDF Form? Well, look what I just found for us! PDFill PDF Editor with FREE PDF Writer, FREE Image Writer and FREE PDF Tools - www.PDFill.com And this: http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/Filler.asp Michele

04-02-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
firstdrum Jody g. War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: , , USA. Posts: 290 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Best tool for creating a PDF Form? mmm.. Looks like the information submitted through a pdf form goes through their servers. Wouldn't work for credit card info. Might work for just creating the form for filling and printing.
	Need a great way to track your off site or outsourced employees?? No need to pay oDesk 10% fees anymore! Screen shots every 10 minutes. Keep track of one or 100's, assign work, track schedules in real-time, project management, run payroll and much more! www.VisualOutsource.com

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