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Chapter 7 – Data Import & Export
Data in PDFs can be imported and exported to FDF files. FDF, namely Forms
Data Format, a file format used for interactive form data, is used when
submitting form data to a server, receiving the response, and incorporating it
into the interactive form. It can also be used to export form data to stand-alone
files that can be stored, transmitted electronically, and imported back into the
corresponding PDF interactive form. In addition, FDF can be used to define a
container for annotations that are separate from the PDF document to which
they apply. Or sometimes, when you have to send a PDF file to others but do not
want them to see your comments and form data, you may export all the data
with this function, clear the file and send it to others. In this way, all the data you
added can be removed.
There are two kinds of data that can be imported and exported: comment data
and form data. You can also send the comment data or form data as FDF file to
your clients or friends. The FDF does not only save all the data contents of the
PDF documents, but also remembers their specific positions and status in the
files.
Importing & Exporting Comments Data
This feature is especially useful for PDF reviewing. When you receive an email
invitation to a PDF review, the invitation typically includes the PDF as an
attachment or provides a URL to the PDF. Alternatively, you may receive a Form
Data Format (FDF) attachment. When opened, an FDF file configures your
review settings and opens the PDF in a web browser. At this moment, you need
to know how to import the comment data from the FDF file. Similarly, you may
export comment data and send them as a FDF file to the other participants.
Importing comments data
Do one of the following:
Double-click a FDF file to open it directly with Foxit Reader.
Choose Comments > Import comments data… on the Menu Bar > navigate
to where the desired FDF file is, select it, and press “Open”. You will be
prompted that the comments data has been imported successfully.