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Fill Out PDF Activity

Workflow

Updated July 24, 2017

asked on July 20, 2017 • Show version history

Good afternoon,

I have set up a Workflow that uses the Fill Out PDF Activity. I'm able to run the process and the PDF gets filled. However, to see the data filled I have to click on the PDF boxes. If at that point I add something, like even a space, then the data shows.

Screenshot 1: The pdf reproduced is opened without me touching it

Screenshot 2: The pdf reproduced is open with me clicking on the box

Screenshot 3: The pdf reproduced is open with me adding something to the box and clicking away from it.

If I click into the box it shows what I expect to see, but if I click away without doing anything to it, the content inside the box disappears again. Is the the expected behavior?

Thank you,

Raul Gonzalez

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replied on July 20, 2017 • Show version history

In your Fill Out PDF Form activity, go to the Advanced section (the little gear icon next to the Activity name) and check the "Align Field Data" box. That's resolved this same issue for me in the past.

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replied on July 20, 2017

You're probably running into the issue described in this thread.

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replied on July 20, 2017

Yes. That was it. Thank you both. Both answered my question. Thanks again!!!

Best,

Raul

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replied on July 21, 2017

In a related question; we noticed that the pdf opens fine, but when it's transferred from my computer. However, when viewed using the Desktop Client --> Image it does not show anything. Any ideas on that? See screenshots below.

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replied on July 21, 2017

Is this something that can be done with an Activity in Workflow? And if yes, what activity would I have to explore?

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replied on July 24, 2017

No, Workflow does not have any printing capabilities.

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replied on July 24, 2017

Thanks Miruna, as you can see; I'm kind of a newbie with all this. You definitely answered my questions and sent me into the right direction.

Thanks again.

Best,

Raul Gonzalez

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