Import data limited to FDF files

[6269026]

In Acrobat Pro DC, I am trying to import data to populate form fields.

Why does the import form data function only accept FDF files? (all other file types are greyed-out)

My understanding was it should be able to accept both FDL and XML.

The help file: Collecting and managing PDF form data, Adobe Acrobat does mention that "Some formats are available only for specific types of PDF forms, depending on the application used to create the form".  Are there any settings I may have incorrect?

Thank you

[try67]

What version of Acrobat are you using?

How are you importing the data into the form, exactly?

[6269026]

Hi, 

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Version 2018.011.20063

Import Process:  Tools / Prepare Form  / More  /  Import Data

[try67]

OK. Can you post a screenshot of what you see after doing that? Use the Insert Image tool when replying via the forum itself, not via an email.

[6269026]

These file were created via:  Tools / Prepare Form / More / Export Data

[try67]

I meant what you see after you select Import Data...

[6269026]

The data from the fdf file populates the field appropriately.

The trouble is that txt and xml are not available options for data import.

[try67]

You're not reading my question carefully enough. What's the dialog you see directly after you select Import Form Data? Not after you've selected the file...

[6269026]

The dialog seen directly after Import Data is:

[try67 · Accepted solution]

What do you see under Options?

[6269026]

Thank you, that works. The file type toggle is hidden under Options.

[JR Boulay]

An AcroForms* PDF form can import data as FDF, XFDF, HTML and XML.

* vs an XFA PDF form, made with LiveCycleDesigner, see: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/blog/?p=2867