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meem23
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September 23, 2024
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Continue using Adobe LiveCycle Designer

  • September 23, 2024
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I’m currently using Adobe LiveCycle Designer and I’m wondering how long I should continue using this design tool as it is no longer supported by Adobe.  I’ve been reading some discussions around this topic, but I’m still not sure what to do.

Is it not a good idea to continue using LiveCycle Designer?

Should I start using AEM forms as a replacement?

Should I use Adobe InDesign?

I mainly create static interactive forms used for simple fill in and print pdfs, however I do have a few dynamic forms which could be phased out.

I’m hoping someone can provide some advice for what is the best option.

 

Thanks

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Best answer by workflowuser

The Adobe LiveCycle designer is now called AEM Forms Designer. The latest version is 6.5. You can safely continue to use the LiveCycle or AEM Forms Designer. Adobe fully supports AEM Forms Designer, and it is recommended you upgrade to AEM Forms Designer 6.5

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girishb85561274
Level 2
September 23, 2024

You can safely continue to use adobe live cycle designer. The old Adobe Livecycle designer has been rebranded and is now called AEM Forms Designer

The new forms designer is fully supported by Adobe

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Adobe Employee
September 23, 2024

The Adobe LiveCycle designer is now called AEM Forms Designer. The latest version is 6.5. You can safely continue to use the LiveCycle or AEM Forms Designer. Adobe fully supports AEM Forms Designer, and it is recommended you upgrade to AEM Forms Designer 6.5

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koolForms
Level 3
October 17, 2024

My 2 cents:

  1. Software that is no longer supported can be an issue if you are working for a company or for a client/customer that requires you to use supported versions. (think US Federal, State and Local governments).
  2. Designer has been incrementally updated.
    • This includes creating PDF forms that are compatible with the latest versions of Acrobat.
    • Improvements in 508 Compliance.
  3. With AEM Designer 6.5.15 Adobe re-wrote the code base so that it will work with 64-bit, etc. (This may be a simplistic explanation but if you do not have 6.5.15 you cannot upgrade any further.) Again, not an issue if you want to use an unsupported version.

The issue many have is that Adobe does not seem to have a purchase path for just AEM Designer. It used to cost what...$300 USD? If there is a standalone purchase capability maybe Adobe can provide specifics here.

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meem23Author
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October 21, 2024

Thank you, I appreciate your response.

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