For Web Dynpro user interfaces, forms can be created and used in the context of Interactive Forms Based on Adobe Software. For an efficient and straightforward development of the user interface, you can integrate the Adobe LiveCycle Designer tool with editor and the Adobe UI elements into the development workbench.
There are two ways of using the solution Interactive Forms based on Adobe Software:
● Print, offline, and display scenario
Unlike in the interactive scenario, only non-input-enabled PDF forms are used here.
● Interactive scenario
With this scenario, forms containing input-enabled elements are created and edited.
The procedure for creating or using the relevant forms is largely the same for all scenarios. However, one of the main differences is in the calling of the application: When an interactive form is first called, a CAB file, containing a plug-in for the locally installed Adobe Reader, is automatically loaded from the server. This Active Components Framework (ACF) allows you to process form contents on your local computer. However, the ACF is not required for displaying or printing a form.
For Adobe integration, the Adobe Library with the InteractiveForm interface element is provided in the Web Dynpro View Designer.
● SAP NetWeaver AS System with Adobe Document Services (ADS)
Details on installation on the SAP Service Marketplace under the quick link: /installNW2004s.
Notes on importing licenses are available in the Configuration Guide.
● Adobe Reader (>= 7.0) installed on your local computer See also note 834573
Execute program FP_PDF_TEST_00 to ensure that the ADS was configured correctly. If the configuration is correct, the out put of the test program will be the version number of the installed ADS.
For information about potential errors see Adobe Document Services Problem Analysis Scenarios.
The individual steps involved in creating or using a form are described in the following:
Integrating a PDF Form in a Web Dynpro Application