How does formGenie actually
work?
Well this is a hidden trade secret that cannot be disclosed.
Just kidding. It is a real simple concept actually. Normally, when
someone submits a form online and that form is received in email,
it is just plain-text and is in no particular format. Taking this
data and putting it into your office forms must be done manually.
With formGenie, the manual process is removed, and the data is “pre-formatted”
into a format that your forms can understand (i.e. the Acrobat PDF
format). When you receive your forms in email or in our document
management system, it looks exactly like it would if you had typed
the information in the form yourself. Neat isn’t it? If you
want us to get more technical read our developers section.
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Does formGenie store my data
in a database?
By default, no. Since database design and platforms are unique
to every business, formGenie is not burdened with worrying about
your database infrastructure. Its job is to do one thing and do
it well and that is create paperless forms. However we do provide
custom database integration services so that your data is not
only in your forms but also in your database. Visit our services
overview section for more information.
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Is the data secure?
The security level is dependent on your web
site and infrastructure. At this time there is no
encryption in the form but SSL (secure-socket layer)
should be enabled in your web site and your browser (128-bit
encryption preferred) for information that his highly sensitive.
Visit our support section for more information.
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Do I have
to have the full version of Adobe Acrobat to use it?
Thankfully, no. We have to use Acrobat to design/program your
forms but you are not required to purchase the full version of
Acrobat. The free Acrobat Reader (soon to be named Adobe Reader
in version 6) is satisfactory. Note: You will be required however
to inform us if you want your forms to be read-only when you receive
them or if you want the ability to change data.
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What are the advantages of purchasing
the full version Acrobat?
There are a couple. First you can change data and form
field settings as your needs change. For example, if want the capability
to turn off the read-only feature of the address fields in a form,
you have that capability to do that with the full version of Acrobat.
Also, minor changes to the design can be made. But remember, advance
editing should be left to experts like us.
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What about forms that require
signatures? Can formGenie be used for these types of forms?
Yes. The PDF format supports digital signatures. Since <name
federal acts> (http://www.epic.org/crypto/dss/) recognizes digital
signatures as a legal signature, this form of signature can be used
in your forms. Also if necessary, you can have your clients/customers
login to verify who they are before submitting more sensitive information.
This too is a form of signature.
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How much does it cost?
Check out our rates page.
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