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Adobe Acrobat - eForms Introduction Training Course

Acrobat eForms Introduction Training Schedule

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Acrobat eForms Training Course Synopsis

This course introduces and describes various techniques for using Adobe Acrobat Forms to create electronic forms that can complement, or supersede, other means of collecting and presenting enterprise data. After the completion of this course, you will be able to create interactive forms that can reduce data collection and processing errors, and enhance the user experience. The course first introduces the basics of form design and describes how to design your forms for efficient data exchange.

Prerequisites for this Acrobat eForms Training Course

Knowledge of your operating system and basic computer navigation is required for all classes. We also recommend that you have the Adobe Acrobat software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

What You Will Learn in This Acrobat eForms Training Course

  • Moving from paper to eForms
  • Field Formatting and Calculations
  • Working with JavaScript in Acrobat
  • Using templates in eForms
  • Document security issues
  • Routing and archiving eForms
  • FDF solutions versus XML based solutions
  • Deploying an eForm Solution

Acrobat eForms Training Course Length and Time

This class is 2 days long. Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.

Acrobat eForms - Enrollment

Please fill out our registration form and fax it to us at (312) 896-9094. Please contact our Client Care Department at (877) 819-2665 for additional savings on our bootcamp classes.

Locations for this Acrobat eForms Training Course

We have training centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also offer classes at a network of rental facilities. We offer private onsite training and instructor-led, live online training. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

Goals for this Acrobat eForms Training Course

Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (770) 414-5007 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Acrobat eForms

  • Moving from paper to eForms
  • Acrobat eForm solution architectures (Web-based & ADBC-based architectures)

Lesson 2 - Creating Acrobat eForms

  • The anatomy of an Acrobat eForm
  • Overview of field types and options
  • Forms conventions
  • Field naming conventions
  • Acrobat form tables/making an acrobat table by creating multiple form fields
  • Defining form field formatting and calculations
  • Saving eForm data

Lesson 3 - Adding Calculations

  • Overview of eForm Calculations
  • Form Field Formatting and Calculations
  • Saving eForm Data

Lesson 4 - JavaScript and eForms

  • Getting started with Acrobat JavaScript
  • Knowing Where You Can Use JavaScript in Acrobat
  • Editing JavaScripts in Acrobat
  • Working with form fields
  • Working with dates
  • Calculating Dates
  • Tips for writing reliable code and debugging hints
  • Data validation
  • Active messages and instructions
  • Roll-over messages and alternate text

Lesson 5 - Using Page Templates

  • Using templates in eForms
  • Appending new pages versus overlaying pages
  • Creating new template pages
  • Writing functions that work in page templates

Lesson 6 - Securing eForm Documents

  • Document security issues
  • The Acrobat Password security method
  • The Acrobat Certificate security method

Lesson 7 - Serving, Routing, & Archiving eForms

  • Linking to PDF documents from HTML
  • Manual and automated routing of eForms
  • Byte serving PDF files on the Web
  • Routing and archiving eForms

Lesson 8 - Securing eForm Documents

  • Setting up eForms for submitting data for web-based applications
  • Requirements for Submitting Form Data, Writing Server-side Code to Process
  • HTML, and Setting Up a PDF for Data Submission
  • HTML forms versus Acrobat eForms
  • FDF solutions versus XML based solutions

Lesson 9 - Database Connectivity

  • ADBC overview
  • Connecting to the database
  • Retrieving data and displaying it to the user
  • Making data access work in Acrobat eForms
  • Connecting to the database and executing an SQL statement
  • Saving and Modifying data in the database

Lesson 10 - Deploying eForms Solutions

  • Preparing to deploy an eForm Solution
  • Options for Acrobat clients
  • Browser plug-ins versus Helper applications
  • Setting up Acrobat Helper applications
  • Other client deployment considerations
  • Installing and configuring Acrobat across a Windows enterprise
  • Documenting and training your solution
  • Maintaining your eForms Solution

Upcoming Classes

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Tue. Mar 06, 2012

Wed. Mar 07, 2012

Mon. Mar 12, 2012

Aurora, CO $995

Wed. Apr 04, 2012

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