Map using a PDF Editor
The following instructions use the Nuance PDF tool. The instructions for your specific tool or version of Nuance PDF might differ. Generally, the basic instructions are applicable.
- From the Form, click Text Field Tool.
- Draw a field by clicking and dragging the field box. Release the mouse when the field is the desired size. Releasing the mouse opens the Text Field Properties window.
- General Tab: Field Name = System Field ID. Example: "pat.fullname" for the patient's entire name to pull into the field. Note that you can also name it something that is not a System Field ID if you do not want it to generate any information but want to enter data in the field.
- Outline Color: Choose No Color (prevents a box around the data on the form).
- Fill Color: Choose No Color (prevents the field from being seen on the form - just the data).
- Font Size: Choose a font size that will fit in the space allotted. Usually size 9 or 10 work well.
- Font: Any font will work. Choose a readable font (no Comic Sans). Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, and Cambria all work well.
- Options Tab:
- Alignment: Choose Left for most forms.
- Multi-Line: Allows text in a larger field using multiple lines.
- Scroll Long Text: Allows you to type on one line.
- Click Save (Save as PDF) after you have mapped the document.