Leonard Rosenthol wrote:
>       Maybe there is a misunderstanding of the EULA here then...      
> 
>       First - No one is going to come after you for doing this locally -  
> and in fact, the software doesn't actually prevent it.

That's a relief, because I use the localhost in demos to
explain how to pre-fill forms in a web application.
Not all classrooms have Internet access to do the demo on line.

>       Second - you can submit your data to localhost and have the server  
> return FDF/XFDF (or in the case of an XFA form - XFA/XDP/etc.).  No  
> problems!

Again I'm happy to hear this because that's exactly what
I do in some examples that come with my book, so that people
can see what an FDF or an XFDF look like.

>       What we DO wish to prevent via the EULA is the creation (and  
> distribution) of software that acts as the local server AND DOES THE  
> SAVE!  That is enabling functionality in Reader that it doesn't  
> normally have in that situation.  And if that is all you need, then  
> the correct solution is "Reader Extensions".

I have given several iText demos now, and I always talk about
Reader Extensions. However, based on my experience on the field
(the Belgian eGov sector), I have the impression that not many
people are aware of this functionality.

>       We already offer dynamic forms support via XFA forms.  They are VERY  
> powerful including both single field dynamism as well as entire "sub  
> forms" that can grow and shrink.   Try it - you'll like it!

Even more than Reader Extensions, XFA is so unknown!!!

I followed a course on PDF last week, and when somebody asked
if you could have forms in PDF that grow and shrink depending
on the content of the fields, even the teacher said it wasn't
possible!!!

I had to stand up and explain the difference between XFA and
AcroForms.

best regards,
Bruno

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