Extract data from an online Interactive Form using XML parsing in Java WD

[Former Member]

Hi experts,

is there a way to extract data from an online Interactive Form using XML parsing in WebDynpro Java? I'm trying to get the PDF's XML but I don't know the API to use and even if it's possible...

Thank a lot.

[ChrisSolomon]

haha Otto....a LOT of people are doing (or trying to now) this. Why? Because they are trying to get around using the actual Adobe Interactive forms due to the HIGH licensing cost. Also, for developing/using the same info on devices where Adobe Interactive Forms (or PDFs) are NOT supported (ex. cell phones).

[OttoGold]

If somebody does not like the license, then there are the webservices and/or iText. But I always thing twice if it is worth it.

Cheers Otto

[Former Member]

I found the solution here:

[http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/10a59956-15c7-2d10-3cbd-f804a8b7aed1&overridelayout=true]

Thanks to all.

[OttoGold]

Why would you do that? WDJ integration with Adobe forms ensures you don´t have to do anything to send/ receive the data when exchanging it between form and backend. XML from from is mapped into WDJ context and vice versa.

Or is it I don´t get your question?

Otto