Fillable pdf link doesn't work.

  • mikelnewman
    Asked on August 1, 2016 at 5:25 PM
  • Chriistian Jotform Support
    Replied on August 1, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    I would like to inform you that the link only redirects to a web form, and since your form is only a Fillable PDF that was imported to jotform, you will not be able see a web form when you use that link.

    If you want to use the fillable PDF to collect data, you will need to download the PDF using "Auto Collect" and share it with your clients as an attachment in the email. That way, when your client opens the Fillable PDF and submits it, you will receive the submissions on your jotform account.

    1. Download PDF

    Fillable pdf link doesnt work Screenshot 30

    2. Choose Auto Collect

    Fillable pdf link doesnt work Screenshot 41

    3. Once the download is finished, you can now share the Fillable PDF as an attachment and email it to your clients.

    If you need further assistance, please let us know.
    Regards.

     

     

  • mikelnewman
    Replied on August 2, 2016 at 7:45 AM
    Thank you that helps! I've tried it and it works; I can see that something
    has been submitted. But my concern now is that the pdf file doesn't show
    up nor do I get email notifications with a copy of the filled out form.
    I'd like to be able to have clients fill out the form and get an instant
    notification via email.
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  • victor
    Replied on August 2, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    I have just converted a small form into a fill-able PDF. When submitting the PDF form, I was able to receive the notification I created in the form with the PDF report. I did not have any problems with this.

    I also verified your account it seems that you imported a PDF into your account.

    NewmanFrenectomyForm_REV2016_FINAL 

    Is this the form you are having issues with?

  • mikelnewman
    Replied on August 2, 2016 at 12:45 PM
    yes
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  • mikelnewman
    Replied on August 2, 2016 at 12:45 PM
    it just shows a submission date and time stamp but no file
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  • victor
    Replied on August 2, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    It seems that you have created a new thread regarding this question.

    http://www.jotform.com/answers/896068-How-can-I-make-it-so-that-I-receive-email-notifications-from-a-PDF-fillable-form-not-a-regular-form

    My colleagues is currently answering the question in the other thread. Please read his answer and if you require further assistance, do let us know.