Do we need to have XDP template for generating DoR from Adaptive form on AEM 6.5

[SmrithiGo]

Hi Team,

I have posted a similar question before, but this time its different slightly.

We have managed to render DoR from adaptive form using outputService.generatePDFOutput, with merged data. The adaptive form fields are binding with XDP template fields, by associating XDP with Adaptive form (xdpRef property).

The question that we have is, is there any way to render PDF with merged data form adaptive form, without XDP associated to it. We are trying to understand if there is any possibility of creating an adaptive form directly on AEM, and rendering the PDF with data, by not using XDP template at all in future (to prevent the use of designer). Is there any way to create template within forms in AEM 6.5?

Please also consider the fact that, PDFs have specific templates, which are currently maintained using XDP template. 

Thank you.

[Khushwant_Singh]

@SmrithiGo

AEM Forms provides an option to automatically generate a Document of Record (DoR). You can find the details here:

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-cloud-service/content/forms/adaptive-f... Internally, this feature uses a default XDP to generate the DoR.

@SmrithiGo, The template itself can currently be created only using AEM Forms Designer.

However, Adobe is launching a web version of the Designer, available under the Early Access Program. This allows you to create templates directly within the AEM interface in your browser. You can learn more about its capabilities and how to join the Early Access Program here: 

 https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-cloud-service/content/forms/forms-over...

[SmrithiG1]

HI @Khushwant_Singh , Thanks for the response.

We tried generating DoR using default XDP, but the rendered PDF , does not match with the PDF that's rendered using XDP template. 

Is Early Access Program available for AEM 6.5 version? 

[SmrithiGo]

HI @Khushwant_Singh ,

I can understand release notes that Early Access Program is not for AEM 6.5 

In use case, where XDP (XFA based forms) are there, I can understand that we need to use XDP template for rendering PDFs from Adaptive form.

Another reason for using XDP templates, is that the rendered PDF should be accessible.

Is there any way to make PDF accessible without XDP templates? Can you please chelp with this question? Thank you.

[SmrithiGo]

HI @Khushwant_Singh ,

I would like to know if the existing system renders PDF using XDP (XFA based forms) template, and inorder to maintain the styling and template we still need to use XDP template with Adaptive form while generating DoR. Can you please confirm. Thank you.