Importing Layers

[David27172969peq9]

Hi All,

Getting used to Acrobat Pro DC (came from acrobat 9).  I'm trying to import a PDF as a layer, however, when I do this, the existing form fields on the layer are gone.  How can I keep the layer intact.

For reference, the layer is a form with 16 rows and 3 text fiels per row.  My goal is to import 6 PDF layers, which will be nearly identical in structure but will be filled in with different content.  I will make only the one layer visible at a time.

[try67]

Form fields are not associated with layers (normally speaking), so you can't do that. You need to copy them separately.

[David27172969peq9]

What I'm trying to do is along the line of setting up selectable tabs on the document, each of which shows a similar, but different form.  I had hoped that showing and hiding forms as layers was the answer.

Are you aware of a way to accomplish what I’m trying to do?

[try67]

Yes, it's possible to do that, but you would need to show/hide the layers and the fields on their own.

This will require a custom-made script to be developed.

[Luke Jennings3]

I believe Acrobat will only allow you to create form fields on the top layer, however, if you create the layers and form fields in InDesign and export as a multi-layer interactive pdf, you can then edit the form fields on multiple layers. Here are links to related discussions:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/creating-an-option-for-expandable-collapsible-pdf...