How, if at all, do you guys get around the very limited support for XFA file types? I love how versatile XFA forms created in LiveCycle Designer can be, and I've created several very impressive forms, BUT I have to downgrade to static PDF because at least 1/3 of our clients cannot open XFA documents. From what I've found, there are some MAJOR limitations, like:
- COMPLETE inability to open XFA documents on mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Nook, etc.)
- Inability to open XFA documents in non-Internet-Explorer web browsers, like Google Chrome, Safari Firefox, etc., UNLESS a separate plug-in/extension is downloaded and enabled (totally not something you can reasonably expect your clients to do!)
- Inability to open XFA documents in 3rd party PDF viewers (not a huge deal being that Adobe Reader is free, but still annoying)
Why such limited support for this highly-functional file type? It's a shame to have developed something so powerful only to have to regress to the stone age of form presentation. For example, I set up an XFA form to operate like a web-based smart form, with "pages" the users navigates through. Unfortunately though, it cannot be used because at least 1/3 of our clients wouldn't even be able to open it. Very disappointing.
