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Field Mapping

Field mapping is the process of connecting each PDF form field to a data source. This determines what value each field receives when a document is stamped.

The Mapping Panel

When you select a field on the PDF preview (or from the field list), the mapping panel opens showing:

  • Field Name — The original AcroForm field identifier (e.g., TO_TenameName)
  • Alias — A human-readable name you can assign (e.g., "Tenant Name")
  • Field Type — Detected type: text, checkbox, radio
  • Value Type — How the field gets its value: Dynamic, Static, or Ignore

Value Types

Dynamic Fields

Dynamic fields are populated at stamp time from your data source. Each row in your spreadsheet produces a different value.

Configuration:

  • Select Dynamic as the value type.
  • Choose a Column Header from your imported data.
  • The placeholder shows as [ColumnName] until stamped.

Example: A tenant name field mapped to the TO_TenameName column will be filled with each tenant's name from your spreadsheet.

Static Fields

Static fields use the same fixed value for every generated document.

Configuration:

  • Select Static as the value type.
  • Enter the fixed value in the Static Value input.

Example: Your company name, phone number, or a representative's signature — values that remain the same across all stamped documents.

Ignored Fields

Ignored fields are left untouched during stamping. The original empty state of the field is preserved.

Use case: Sections of the form that don't apply to your use case (e.g., agent information when you're the landlord directly).

Text Formatting Options

For text fields, additional formatting options are available:

OptionDescription
Font FamilyChoose a custom font (e.g., FREESCPT for a script/signature look)
FormatApply formatting like Currency to auto-format numeric values
tip

Use the FREESCPT font family on signature fields to give them a handwritten appearance in the generated PDF.

Bulk Operations

The Field Mapping panel supports working with many fields efficiently:

  • Search/Filter: Use the search bar to find fields by name or alias.
  • Bulk Ignore: Select multiple unused fields and set them all to "Ignore" at once.
  • Quick Map: Fields whose AcroForm name matches a column header are auto-suggested during mapping.