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SecurSign 5 Now Available! Includes Signature Validation to Detect Tampering.
Lansdowne, PA (July 13, 2011)
Encrypt, digitally sign and verify digital signatures on PDF documents.

Redax 5: Advanced Redaction for PDF Documents
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The latest Redax adds new patterns, regular expressions and more!

Redax Enterprise Server 3 Ships!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
New Redaction Engine, Powerful New Markup Options and More!

Survey: Server Based PDF Applications
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
The 2010 Survey asked about PDF server application development.

5 PDF Readers Compared
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Expanding on our previous review, we've included Nitro's Reader and Adobe's new Reader X.

PDF Form Aids Sales Team Collaboration
Friday, November 26, 2010
Take a document, add a dash of JavaScript, a sprinkling of PDF know-how, and serve.

Fillable PDF Forms

Design, Develop, Deploy

Whether you already have a complex form design or are starting from paper, our forms development services save time and allow you to take advantage of all of the great features available in fillable and interactive PDF forms.

From fillable electronic forms that look and work the same way on every computer to special tricks that only PDF can do with ease, we're here to help.

Get in touch today with description of your needs, and we'll take it from there.

Calculation and Display

In this example, data entered into the fillable fields is calculated and the results formatted for clarity:

Screen-shot showing a PDF form that performs automatic calculations.

Automate and Manage Data Entry

So-called "drop down" fields may be used to filter other fields so that only options applicable to the user's selection are available to be filled.  In this instance Bed/Bath combinations, options and rental terms available are set based upon the unit type selection.

Screen-shot showing a PDF form that performs automatic calculations.   Screen-shot showing a PDF form that performs automatic calculations.

Data may be included for pricing and similar calculations, so that values may be auto-calculated and displayed based upon selections in drop down, checkbox or other types of form fields.

Easier Data Entry for Complex Forms 

A JavaScript dialog can make data entry easy, without forcing the user to skip around the printed page. This works well on forms with small fields and text where data is hard to see or clicking check boxes correctly might be difficult. Using fillable PDF forms ensures that entered data is always legible.

Data entry dialog for a PDF form. Popup dialogs make data entry easy.

Screen-shot of a PDF popup calendar executed with JavaScript

Forms Design & Development Services

  • Convert existing forms or design new forms from scratch based on your drafts
  • Adapt existing printable forms for optimal use on tablets without losing the "real" form's layout
  • Your forms works exactly the way you want, including fillable fields, interactive content, calculations, validation, show-and-hide features, popup calendars - whatever you need
  • Ensure accessibility for disabled users and guarantee compliance with the Federal Section 508 regulations
  • Server implementations developed and hosted

Why Appligent Document Solutions?

Many organizations lack the technical knowledge and experience to quickly and effectively produce PDF forms.  Our customers prefer to focus on their business needs instead of form technology.

Appligent Document Solutions provides all the necessary skills at industry-leading levels of expertise in both original PDF forms and Designer/XFA forms technologies.

  • Experience  We've developed dynamic, interactive fillable PDF forms for government agencies, contractors, supply-chain managers, auditors, insurance organizations and scores of other applications, literally millions of form-fields added to tens of thousands of PDF forms.
  • Lots of good ideas and suggestions. We seen it all, so we can help you define and articulate your development objectives in both operational and technical terms. Call us, let us prove it to you.
  • Enterprise class support. We support the code we develop, or assist our clients in developing. We'll update or upgrade your files with new features on your request.
  • Server software solutions for PDF forms, including FDFMerge, the original server-side PDF forms processor.
  • Cost Effective Outcomes  Outsourcing forms development is a one-time expense that allows internal resources to be focused on business processes - as it should be.  Come back to us only as (or if) needed.
  • Future-Proof Investment  Once developed, our PDF forms may be used stand-alone or integrated directly into a server-managed application with little or no additional work required.
  • All work performed in the USA. For the best-possible responsiveness and support, we do not outsource any Acrobat development work overseas.

Read some of the case studies, or simply contact us today to get a quote on your project!  We'll ask to see your current form, and we'll be happy to consult with you to find the right solution.