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Introduction
Acrobat Templates
This chapter will help you gain a greater depth of understanding of the purpose and usage
of templates. You will understand the role of templates in PDF form structures, and the
options and implications related to their usage. Finally, you will learn the details related to
the proper usage of the parameters defined for the
template
object’s methods.
Chapter Goals
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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Understand the role of templates within the architecture of PDF forms.
Understand the implications of spawning templates.
Understand the details of how templates handle form fields in dynamic page
generation.
Specify the proper syntax and usage of all the parameters available in the
template
object’s methods.
Create templates and use them to dynamically create content in your documents.
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Contents
Topics
The Role of Templates in PDF Form Architecture
Spawning Templates
Acrobat JavaScript Scripting Guide
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