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Automatic PDF Forms


This saves time and prevents errors

Many companies and authorities are faced with the task of providing prepopulated PDF forms to be completed with individual information, for example, from customers. This saves time and prevents errors. The pdf-FieldMerge 4.2 software package provides a solution for merging any amount of data -- such as from a database -- into PDF forms without any programming needed, which can then be passed on to employees for further processing.

The pdf-FieldMerge software package by UNIVERSE Software GmbH, Neuss, Germany, is specifically aimed at users that need to produce a large number of individualised PDF files that can still be filled out in predefined areas, or files with data that can be reviewed and corrected, while also carrying large amounts of information that refer, for example, to one particular client.

Unlike PDF files usually available, the forms have to be filled out, while the data may need to be altered or rewritten, or certain areas need to be provided for filling in more information. These must be editable PDF files where the end user or recipient needs no software for processing other than the free Acrobat Reader.

Any number of data records from different data sources including Excel, Access, FDF or CSV can be merged into preset PDF form files using pdf-FieldMerge -- while keeping to the requirements mentioned above.

Whether text, numbers or images, pdf-FieldMerge combines one data source to one PDF form and places the required information at the corresponding position in the document. If required, these areas can be kept editable by the user, or write-protected or rendered completely unalterable. Entry-field characteristics can be set in a few clicks.

The pdf-FieldMerge package is available for deployment on stand-alone workstations, local servers, for operation by web providers or integration into custom applications.

The program is available for Windows 95 and later, Mac OS X and Linux. UNIVERSE Software has kept to its usual practice of including updates and upgrades in the price.
A free test version is available for download
www.pdf-office.com

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