Uncover your PDF's Database Field names

In order to tell SW what information goes where, you need to know a given field's Database Field Name. Here's, we'll show you how.

Anatomy of a PDF form

ScribeWare can be used to fill in the following form element types:

  • Text fields - places were you can enter arbitrary text. Examples include "Name", "Address", "Date", etc.

  • Check boxes - they can either appear as a check mark or "x", and are either checked or unchecked

Each element in a form has an internal Database field name that is used to reference it.

Important! Database Field Names are not visible using a normal PDF viewer. You must use a specialized tool to see these.

How to determine PDF field names

  1. Upload your PDF to the free website pdfFiller.com

  2. Click β€œEdit fillable fields” on the right side of the browser

  3. Select the field in your PDF

  4. The Database Field Name is shown on the right! Make a note of this for the next step.

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