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:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Font Family | Choose a custom font (e.g., FREESCPT for a script/signature look) |
| Format | Apply formatting like Currency to auto-format numeric values |
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.