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XFA stands for XML Forms Architecture, a family of proprietary XML specifications that was suggested and developed by JetForm to enhance the processing of web forms. It can be also used in PDF files starting with PDF 1.5 specification. XML Forms Architecture was not standardized as an ISO standard

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XFA forms on PDF file

I need to fill out several PDF forms that contain XFA files, and then print them. I can only print them from a Linux machine. It has Acroread installed, but it's not working properly, besides it being outdated. What I can do is fill them out in my…
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XFA values initially invisible when AcroForm values are set

I want to fill out a dual AcroForm/XFA PDF form automatically. I included an XFA dataset packet and all values showed up in Adobe Reader. I set the V= key in AcroForms entries to the new value and all values showed up alternative PDF…
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How can I flatten a XFA PDF Form using iTextSharp?

I assume I need to flatten a XFA form in order to display properly on the UI of an application that uses Nuance's CSDK. When I process it now I get a generic message "Please Wait.... If this message is not eventually replaced..". Looking for some…
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Certify XFA document using iTextSharp

I'm using iTextSharp 5.5.2 and I want to certify an XFA document with a digital certificate. My code looks as follows: PdfReader reader = new PdfReader(path); FileStream os = new FileStream(dest, FileMode.Create); PdfStamper stamper =…
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How to transform attributes into tags using XSLT and avoid duplicates?

first of all, I spend a lot of time here and got often help in the already given answers here. But now I facing a new topic for me - XSLT - and I'm really need help now. Ok, the problem I have is to transform a XML file I receive from Excel to reuse…
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How can i programatically read in the both AcroFields and XFA fields for filling?

I am writing a C# application that will need to read in both XFA and AcroField templates. Due to the size of the company and the number of existing PDF documents that may be hooked up to the application, picking one and going with it is out of the…
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How to convert FMPXMLRESULT to XFA?

I'm trying to create an XSL that will convert FMPXMLRESULT file to a XFA compliant xml file. The purpose is to fill a pdf form. The problem is all field names in Filemaker are different from the pdf form. Here is a snippet of the fmpxmlresult file…
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Fill xfa pdf form using itext in java

I have to fill a pdf form (used to submit data online) which is having xfa fields and using iText for this. I am able to generate the reader-enabled pdf document but fields are not filled. Please suggest how can i get it working.
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Fill pdf form using react

I have this form standard form of lease and i need to fill this with dynamic values using javascript. I tried using pdf-lib to get all the fields but it gives me empty array with some warning Trying to parse invalid object: in console. const…
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Convert XFA based forms to HTML

Is there a tool or converter available that can transform my XFA based forms/documents over to HTML (preserving the look and feel of the form)? I'm looking to provide the capability to render such forms over tablets and other devices, using HTML.
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Form-fill XFA PDF with PDFBox

I'm trying to fill an XFA form using the example file using PdfBox 2 or 3 from: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12964530/XFAFormFiller.java I'm not so used to PDFBox so not sure how to correct it. I get compile errors. Basically…
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How to load XML into datasets on load in a dynamic PDF form (LiveCycle)?

I need to pre-fill a dynamic PDF's fields so my users can edit it and submit back. I am using Adobe ColdFusion CFPDFFORM tag that can load XML data into a PDF and make a new populated PDF. Unfortunately it also clears tag, it…
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How to fill a table dynamically using PDFBox in a pdf form template

I have searched a lot but couldn't find appropriate answer to my problem. I am working on a solution with PDFBox library where I have a predefined pdf form template. This template is designed in Adobe InDesign and given to me as an editable pdf…
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Print XFA file to PDF without opening it

I am attempting to auto-fill/sign/print the federal i-9 form using Spire.PDF and C#. The i9 file is an XFA form and is protected and doesn't allow for signing. However, if I fill the i9 and print to PDF, then I can sign that new file. The step I'm…
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VBA: Extracting XML data from XFA form and passing to XML parser

I am trying to extract the XML information from an XFA form using VBA. Below code works to extract the XML data to a separate file, but it requires user interaction (the user is requested to give the XML file a name). I have given up trying to…
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