"Introduction to PDF forms"

By Rowan Hanna
PDF Store Support Team
Issue 25 for 2005

PDF forms are a powerful addition to any PDF creator's arsenal. They can be used to streamline review processes and product order cycles, along with a host of other applications. When connected to a database, perhaps via a web service such as SOAP, they can even make the management and retrieval of records a breeze.

So why isn't everybody using them? PDF forms are complex to implement correctly without the right tools and a little knowledge.

With this in mind, my next series of spotlights will focus on this tricky-but-crucial topic, touching upon powerful 3rd party tools that can make your life easier. I'll cover ways in which you can create, fill, save and process PDF forms, while addressing the relative merits of different approaches to the collection of form data.

Stay tuned, but check out PDF Store's forms range here.