editing PDF in illustrator without breaking code

[Dominic_De_Lello@adobeforums.com]

In order to explain this, i'll give it as a scenario.

Let's say you design a form with minimal graphics in Adobe Illustrator CS3. you save a copy as PDF. Bringing in the PDF, you create input fields, check boxes, dollar figures, etc. You send it to the client to review.

They have a change, but it regards altering the design of the template. Is there a way to manipulate the design of the PDF via illustrator without losing the code?

In past experience of trial and error. I've come to find out that when i have to modify a PDF in illustrator after i've added all those input features, I've had to redo it all over again in Acrobat pro (currently using Acrobat Pro 8).

Is there a more efficient process of doing this?

[Aandi_Inston@adobeforums.com]

By "code" you mean the form field design?

No, you cannot preserve this in Illustrator.

But what you can do is

Open the OLD form.
Use Document > Replace Pages from the updated file.
Save as a new name.

Keeps the form fields from the old form, but replaces the page
content.

Aandi Inston