Smart PDF fields feedback.

You're facing a common issue when using Jotform to convert interactive fields into a fillable PDF. While Jotform allows for powerful form logic and widgets, not all elements (especially advanced or visual widgets like colored conditionals) map directly to a static PDF. To ensure fields appear and function properly:

1. Stick to basic field types (e.g., Single Choice, Short Text) that are directly mappable to the original PDF fields.
2. Use PDF Editor in JotForm to manually align each form field with its corresponding PDF area—especially for newly added fields.
3. Conditional visual elements (like green/red boxes) don’t render in PDFs; instead, use plain text responses like “Status: Good” or “Status: Bad,” and format the PDF to visually reflect the choice.
4. Consider using “PDF Templates” and ensure every new field is explicitly linked to a location on the original PDF via Field Settings > Map to PDF.
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Hi Rab,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. We appreciate your insight. You’re right, some advanced fields in Jotform don’t show up properly in PDFs. It’s best to use simple fields and map them manually in the PDF Editor. If you run into any specific issues while doing that, feel free to let us know and we’ll help you out.

Reach out again if there’s anything else we can help you with.