Place, Move, and Resize Fields on a QCDS PDF

QCDS positions fields against the rendered PDF using normalized page coordinates. Place each field on the correct page, move it by dragging the field itself, resize it from the lower-right handle, and keep the entire field inside the page boundary before publishing.

Place a Field on the Current Page

  1. Open the editable Template draft and wait for the PDF page to render.
  2. Navigate to the page where the field belongs.
  3. Click a field type in the palette to let QCDS choose a reasonable open location, or drag the field type onto the page where you want it placed.
  4. Select the new field and review its label, assignment, Required state, and other properties.

New fields are intentionally created unassigned. QCDS does not silently reuse the last Contact assignment when you place another field.

Move a Field

When the field is not locked, drag the field body to move it. QCDS keeps the field within the page and stores its position as normalized page coordinates rather than screen pixels. That means changing browser size or builder zoom does not redefine the field's actual PDF position.

You can also nudge a selected unlocked field with the arrow keys. The normal arrow step is small; holding Shift uses a larger step. Keyboard movement is disabled while focus is in a form control.

Resize a Field

Select an unlocked field and drag the square handle at its lower-right corner. QCDS enforces field-type minimum geometry and prevents the resized box from extending beyond the page. The builder's validation also reports a field that is outside the printable page.

If the resize handle is missing, check whether Lock placement is enabled for that field.

Use the Rendered PDF as the Geometry Reference

Do not place fields against a blank or failed preview. The visual builder uses the actual rendered PDF page as the coordinate reference. Resolve document-delivery or rendering problems first, then position the fields.

Review Before Publishing

  • Check every PDF page that contains fields.
  • Confirm no field extends beyond the page.
  • Confirm fields do not unintentionally overlap important PDF content.
  • Use Lock placement only after the geometry is correct.
  • Save and Validate the draft before publishing.

Template publication preserves this field geometry in the published Template version. A Request created from that version receives its own frozen snapshot, so later Template layout changes do not reposition fields in an already-created Request.

Community Discussion

Want to compare workflows, share practical tips, or discuss how you use this QCDS feature? Visit the QC Digital Signature Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.