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vtrasikis
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August 3, 2024
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submitting forms back via e-mail

  • August 3, 2024
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so i finally created a form and found how to kinda set up a "submit" button at the end.  I have it set to send the form via e-mail.. I have put in my e-mail address and such.  When I tested the form on another computer, when I click on submit it comes up and asks how to send it.  Is there any way to have it send automatically without users having to go and input all of their e-mail info for sending the form back???

 

Thanks.... trying to make it fool proof... and quick

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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August 4, 2024

Not without installing a script on the local machine of each user, or submitting the file to a web-server.

If you use email, the user will have to actually click Send for the file to be sent back to you.

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vtrasikisAuthor
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August 4, 2024

okay... a web server???   help with that please.

 

 

try67
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try67Community Expert
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August 4, 2024

It's a big subject... Basically you need to have access to a (virtual) server that is capable of running web-sites and other forms of code (such as ASP or PHP). Such a script can be used to "capture" the incoming data from the PDF file and then process it further: Save to a folder on the server, email it to someone else, extract the data into a database, etc.

It can also send the user a confirmation that their data has been received after they click the Submit button.

 

If you're interested in hiring a professional to help you set it up, including the server and the script, feel free to contact me privately by clicking my user-name and then on "Send a Message".

 

    ls_rbls
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    ls_rblsCommunity Expert
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    August 4, 2024

    Hi @vtrasikis ,

     

    I am guessing that, if your PDF is not using any JavaScript scripts, perhaps the same email client that was used in your computer should be set as default email client on the testing. computer.

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    vtrasikisAuthor
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    August 4, 2024

    the form that I have would be e-mailed or downloaded from the web for people to fill out, it just sounded great that there is a submit button and would like to be able to use it to have it e-mailed back..

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