Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| first_name | Student’s first name (from profile) |
| last_name | Student’s last name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, first_name, last_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| firstname | Student’s firstname (from profile) |
| lastname | Student’s lastname (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity plugin allows teachers to upload a PDF template (with interactive form fields – AcroForm). When a student accesses the activity, a personalized version of the PDF is automatically generated and downloaded, filled with their own name, ID, email, and the current date.

Key Features

• Personalized PDF Generation: Automatically fills out a PDF form for each student using their Moodle profile data (name, ID, email, date).


• PDF-Based: Teachers upload a final PDF document with form fields containing placeholder texts. The plugin fills those placeholders with student data.


• Instant Downloads: Students click the activity and instantly receive their customized document — no loading or manual edits required.


• Smart File Naming: Generated PDFs are named using the student's personal data to help with record-keeping.


• No Extra Tools: No coding, scripts, or external software needed — everything runs inside Moodle.

Auto-Filled Fields

The plugin automatically replaces the following placeholder texts inside the PDF form:

| Placeholder Field | Filled With |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| full_name | Student’s full name (from profile) |
| student_id | Moodle username or extracted ID |
| email_address | Student’s Moodle email |
| n_date | Current server date |

Note: For student_id, the plugin uses the part before @ in the Moodle username (e.g., 12345@students) or the full username if there is no @.

Example Use Cases

• Lab reports or assignment coversheets


• Participation certificates


• Personalized instruction sheets


• Fieldwork forms or feedback templates

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on in your Moodle course


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in the activity name and description


4. Upload a valid AcroForm PDF file with field names set to full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date


5. Save and return to course

Important: Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare the AcroForm file and apply "Reader Extensions" if needed to enable editing/viewing of form fields in PDF viewers.

Student Experience

1. See the activity with a PDF icon


2. Click the activity


3. A personalized PDF file downloads automatically


4. The form fields are pre-filled with the student's personal information

Known Limitations

• In rare cases, field values may not display properly (e.g., if the student’s last name matches the registered Adobe Suite user).


• Only AcroForm-compatible PDFs are supported (not XFA).

How Data Is Used

The plugin retrieves the following information from the logged-in student's Moodle account:

• Full Name from the Moodle user profile


• Email Address from the Moodle account


• Student ID from the Moodle username (see rules above)


• Current Date from the Moodle server timestamp

This ensures each student receives a clean and customized PDF — reducing paperwork errors and simplifying distribution.

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), Kleve, Germany.

Authors

• Ivan Volosyak


• Tangat Baktybergen

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form and students to download a version that is automatically filled with their personal data.

Features

• Teachers upload a PDF template with form fields (AcroForm)


• Students click the activity and instantly download a personalized PDF


• Automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name
  
  
  • Student ID (idnumber)
  
  
  • Email
  
  
  • Date
  
  
  
  

Installation

1. Place the folder autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in name and description


4. Upload PDF template


5. Save and return to course

Student Experience

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed for Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) PDF form automation project.

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form and students to download a version that is automatically filled with their personal data.

Features

• Teachers upload a PDF template with form fields (AcroForm)


• Students click the activity and instantly download a personalized PDF


• Automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name
  
  
  • Student ID (idnumber)
  
  
  • Email
  
  
  • Date
  
  
  
  

Installation

1. Place the folder autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in name and description


4. Upload PDF template


5. Save and return to course

Student Experience

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed for Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) PDF form automation project.

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form and students to download a version that is automatically filled with their personal data.

Features

• Teachers upload a PDF template with form fields (AcroForm)


• Students click the activity and instantly download a personalized PDF


• Automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name
  
  
  • Student ID (idnumber)
  
  
  • Email
  
  
  • Date
  
  
  
  

Installation

1. Place the folder autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in name and description


4. Upload PDF template


5. Save and return to course

Student Experience

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed for Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) PDF form automation project.

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form and students to download a version that is automatically filled with their personal data.

Features

• Teachers upload a PDF template with form fields (AcroForm)


• Students click the activity and instantly download a personalized PDF


• Automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name
  
  
  • Student ID (idnumber)
  
  
  • Email
  
  
  • Date
  
  
  
  

Installation

1. Place the folder autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in name and description


4. Upload PDF template


5. Save and return to course

Student Experience

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed for Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) PDF form automation project.

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form and students to download a version that is automatically filled with their personal data.

Features

• Teachers upload a PDF template with form fields (AcroForm)


• Students click the activity and instantly download a personalized PDF


• Automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name
  
  
  • Student ID (idnumber)
  
  
  • Email
  
  
  • Date
  
  
  
  

Installation

1. Place the folder autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in name and description


4. Upload PDF template


5. Save and return to course

Student Experience

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed for Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) PDF form automation project.

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form and students to download a version that is automatically filled with their personal data.

Features

• Teachers upload a PDF template with form fields (AcroForm)


• Students click the activity and instantly download a personalized PDF


• Automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name
  
  
  • Student ID (idnumber)
  
  
  • Email
  
  
  • Date
  
  
  
  

Installation

1. Place the folder autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Fill in name and description


4. Upload PDF template


5. Save and return to course

Student Experience

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed for Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) PDF form automation project.

Auto-Filled PDF Form (mod_autopdfform)

Moodle plugin that automatically fills PDF files with student name, email, and current date using available data.
This Moodle activity module allows teachers to upload a PDF form file (AcroForm), which students can download with their personal data automatically filled in.

Features

• Unlike other plugins, teachers upload already a final PDF document (PDF template with interactive form fields, AcroForm)


• This moodle plugin handles the placeholders texts by exchanging them with student information


• Students click the activity and instantly download their personalized PDF files


• Plugin automatically fills:
  
  
  
  • Full Name (text: full_name)
  
  
  • Student ID (text: student_id - first part of the moodle username, it is 12345, if the moodle username in format 12345@students,
    or by full moodle username, if the moodle uername contains no character @ in it)
  
  
  • Email (text: email_address)
  
  
  • Current server date (text: n_date)
  
  
  
  

Teacher Workflow

1. Turn editing on


2. Add activity ' Auto-Filled PDF Form


3. Prepare the suitable AcroForm PDF file with interactive fields
   (important: Save the PDF with usage rights enabled to allow form field editing in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
   This is done by applying Reader Extensions using Adobe Acrobat Pro).


4. Fill in fields information accordignly (using texts full_name, student_id, email_address, and n_date)


5. Upload PDF template


6. Save and return to course

Students View

1. See activity with PDF icon


2. Click ' download begins immediately


3. PDF contains auto-filled personal info

Known Limitations

• Sometimes the field data are not shown properly (e.g. if the last name of the student to be inserted is identical
  
  to the last name of the registered user of the Adobe suite, who created this PDF document template,
  
  possibly due to the fact that it may be seen as some kind of manipulation, since last name may work as a digital signature in some cases)

Installation

1. Place the folder mod_autopdfform in moodle/mod/


2. Run Moodle upgrade via web or CLI

Authors

Ivan Volosyak, Tangat Baktybergen

License

GNU GPL v3 or later

Developed at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Rhein-Waal, HSRW), Kleve, Germany.