PDF Form Values May Not Be Visible In PDF Files Created From The Fill Out PDF Form Activity In Laserfiche Workflow.

July 30, 2013 | KB: 1013294
Laserfiche 8, Laserfiche 9

Summary

In a PDF created from a Fill Out PDF Form activity, form values set by Workflow:

  • May appear offset from the field in the PDF.
  • May only be visible when you click on the field in the PDF.

Cause

In certain PDF forms, the default Workflow process may create misaligned PDF field values. The Fill Out PDF Form activity supports an alternative method that allows Adobe Reader to automatically handle display information.

Workaround

In Workflow 9, enable the Align field data option in the Advanced Settings for the Fill Out PDF Form activity.

  1. In the Workflow designer, select the Fill Out PDF Form activity in the Designer Pane.
  2. Click the Advanced button at the top of the Properties Pane.
  3. Under Advanced in the Properties Pane, select the Align field data option.

In Workflow 8.3.1.192 or later, clear the Generate appearance for fields option in the Advanced Settings for the Fill Out PDF Form activity.

  1. In the Workflow designer, select the Fill Out PDF Form activity in the Designer Pane.
  2. Click the Fill Out PDF Form name at the top of the Properties Pane and choose to display Advanced options.
  3. Under Advanced in the Properties Pane, clear the Generate appearance for fields option.