Question: How to create/edit forms on iPAD

[busterbluth]

For my work, I would love to have a form that I could use and edit on my iPad for each client. Ideally, the form would have drop down menus and I can select the appropriate item. Then I could print the entire form after I have completed it.

I am not sure where to begin, as of now our system is entirely paper. I have created a PDF file that has drop down menus, but every time I export it to word or try and export it to my iPad in PDF form, the menus don't show up.

Anyone have any idea how to approach this? Thanks!!

 

[EthanMiller]

Adobe has it's free Adobe Reader for iPad that I believe can handle the drop down menus. It's free, so no harm trying it out.

Otherwise, a solution like Bento for iPad (http://www.filemaker.com/products/bento/ipad.html, $9.99) may be appropriate if you want to completely digitize it. There's a corresponding Mac piece as well. I note that I've never tried Bento personally, but I've heard good things about it. Bento would require you to redo your current forms in it. I do not know about printing.

 

[Geekzter]

Try FormConnect for iPad. I think it is exactly what your looking for. I've created many forms for my profession with this program.

 

[thewitt]

FormEntry is another good one.

 

[Bob-]

I've created forms using adobe on my pc and then complete/fill the, out using PDF Expert, it handles form very well, and links up with Dropbox.