InfoPath Dev

I have an InfoPath web-enabled form in MOSS 2007, that is integrated with a K2 blackpoint process for an approval workflow. Once the form (a Purchase Order request form) has been approved in the K2 workflow process, I switch the form view to a "print-friendly" view for the requestor to view from the browser. However, now I need to go one step further with this scenario: (1) I need to somehow insert/embed an image with the scanned-in signature of the approver (likely stored in a SP doc library) at the signature line section of my form. Also, what are the security requirements for storing such images, but not granting all users access to these (e.g. only services accounts that need to access this for embedding into the form, etc.)? (2) Then I need to convert this final "print-friendly" view of the form (with the signature image) to a PDF document so that I can store it in SharePoint (and email it to the requestor using K2's email event capabilities). Can anyone help me with a solution to both of these requirement, or point me to some resources for this (even 3rd party components could be considered). If you have K2 experience, I know that there might be some "creative" solutions for part of this, so let's hear them. thanks!

Hi Thiago,

For your first question, there's a blog Mel wrote which may have some info for you. She configured the SP list by signatory's username to prevent signature spoofing.

We have a tool (qRules) that lets you convert images and file attachments in your InfoPath form to SharePoint documents and gives you the option of replacing them with a link. The qRules package also includes encryption which might be one solution to prevent people to access these uploaded docs but would require that people don't forget the pins they use.

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Have you considered the PDF Converter for SharePoint? The latest version can also deal with converting attachments to PDF format.

Have a look at this article.

It also has a facility to dynamically detect / switch views for PDF Exporting. See this post.