Creating Dynamic Forms with Adobe LiveCycle Designer

Anyone who's had to deal with paper forms knows the pain ofbadly placed check boxes and cramped text entry fields. And thesituation is just as bad for those interpreting the data on the otherend. Using Acrobat to create forms is a step in the right direction,but even these forms present challenges for data gatherers. Whatthe world needs is an electronic form that marries user-friendlinesswith the power of modern database technology. A well-designedinteractive form can make life easier for everyone who works withit, from the original designer and programmer, to the user, to thecompiler of data. Adobe LiveCycle Designer brings this goal withinreach for everyone who creates forms. Digital forms expert J.P. Terryshows the best way to get the most out of this powerful, versatiletool, whether you're a designer who weeps at the thought ofprogramming or a programmer who doesn't get design concepts.This book is for everyone who needs and appreciates the power ofthe perfect interactive form.YOU'LL LEARN:* Why LiveCycle Designer is the best choice for form designand creation* How LiveCycle Designer combines PDF and XFA for thebest form performance* Why form design matters, and how it can affect your form'seffectiveness and users' responses* How to work with the LiveCycle Designer tools and objects* How to add power and automation to your forms withsimple and advanced scripting