PDF Forms reading off a database

[Robertlopez]

We create quite a lot of PDF forms. Is it possible to have a PDF form field read off a database? I select “Surname” for example and a drop down list presents surnames. I then enter say “Smith” and the Smiths list and then I select the Smith I want. When I do this the PDF form will then  automatically fill in the other fields – First name, address, phone number etc that are both listed in the database and for which the is a relevant PDF form field?

[George_Johnson]

It's possible if you implement the database in JavaScript or a file attachment, as opposed to an external database of some sort. This tutorial might help: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/getting-external-data-into-acrobat-x-javascript

[Robertlopez]

Thanks for that - may be beyond my skills but thanks for response.