Binding an XML file into LiveCycle

[Former Community Member]

Currently we are using a .dat file to populate a .docx file, but we are having issues with layout and formatting and I want to switch it to using a PDF.

I have found lots of information on adding an XML Data Connection to a PDF, but nothing to do with troubleshooting. I created a simple XML file with three fields and I was able to connect it to a dynamic PDF and then generate the fields into the document. Now when I preview the PDF the values dont fill in, nor when I open it in Reader.

I have tested this on Designer ES2 and ES3 and Reader X.

I cant seem to find a way to attach the XML and PDF, but i will include the XML for reference:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>

    <draft>

        <number>100040</number>

        <entered>02-18-2015</entered>

        <name>Name</name>

    </draft>

[_Bruce_Robertson · Accepted solution]

Hi,You may just need to add the data file to the form, under Form Properties ... Preview?

[Former Community Member]

Thank you very much!!!!! That has fixed it perfectly.

[Former Community Member]

Hello,

I believe I spoke too soon, the data now binds when I Preview the PDF in LiveCycle, but when I save it and then open it in Acrobat Pro or Reader, it does not bind the XML data in.

Any help is appreciated.

Ian

[radzmar]

The preview only gives you an idea how an imported xml will be populated into your form.

In the final form you'll have to import the XML again using Acrobat.