I need to simplify the csv of a pdf form data extraction

I have a complex PDF with fields to fill out. Once these are met, I want to extract the data in the fields, for insertion into a database.

I know that I can use the form to prepare, then more. Export data... will create a .fdf file. Then I can use Merge Data Files into spreadsheet... to generate a .csv file that contains all the data in. Then, I wrote code to extract this data and put it in my database of mssqlserver.

Several steps are required and I'd like to simplify as much as possible.

From the very beginning.

1. when I select export data, I am presented with a dialog box that uses 'Adobe_data.fdf Test' as the default file name. This default can be changed? By default, he can name that I used last time?

2. when I select merge data files into spreadsheet I am presented with a dialog box requesting the file. It cannot by default the file .fdf, that I just created? This dialog box includes a check box (last Include list of files to export data since) but I don't want the latest list, I want the .fdf file I just created by default. In addition, this procedure aims to 'fusion' of the data files. I want to just "merge" one file! The only reason I use it is it seems to be the only way to convert the .fdf in a (pseudo) - implemented) .csv file.

3. when I click on 'Export' in the dialog box, I have to retype the name of the file .fdf, since this type of file is not a part of the 'save as type' so I can't return the name.

4. This step ends with another dialog (export Progress) with a View file buttons now and dialogue narrow. I have to click the close dialog box.

It sounds like a large number of steps, and it will be more difficult it should be to train someone to review these procedures.

Is there a better (easier way?

Thank you.

roricka

You call with each click a 'step '? It is a bit exaggerated...

Anyway, you export the values of a single file or several files? If a single file then this task can be scripted, Yes, and the script can be attached to a button that can be triggered by a simple click.

If several files, then it is much more complicated and would require using an Action and a button, and I don't think that he will save "measures", compared to the original function.

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