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FAQ

Use this page for short answers and quick direction. If you need a full fix or step-by-step recovery path, go to Troubleshooting.

What Is Bulk Fill For?​

Bulk Fill is for generating many PDFs from one configured layout and many CSV rows. It is best when the layout stays stable and only the row data changes.

Do I Need To Redesign My PDF As A Template?​

No. Bulk Fill starts with the source PDF you already have. You place fields on top of that PDF and reuse the same configured layout across rows.

What Kind Of PDF Do I Need?​

Use a clear, stable source PDF with enough room for variable text. If the PDF is locked, incompatible, or too crowded, fix that before mapping. See Prepare your PDF.

What Format Does My CSV Need To Use?​

Use a standard UTF-8 CSV and keep column order stable. In the current product, every row is data and columns are identified by position as column_0, column_1, and so on. See Prepare your CSV.

Does Bulk Fill Treat The First Row As Headers?​

No. Bulk Fill does not auto-detect headers and does not skip row 1. If your CSV includes a header row, exclude it when you export the batch.

Can I Preview Rows Before The Full Batch?​

Yes. Preview is part of the core Bulk Fill workflow. Validate a few representative rows first, then run the full batch when the output looks right.

Why Did Some Fields Not Fill In?​

Usually the field is unmapped, mapped to the wrong column, or the source cell is blank for that row. Start with Field Mapping Guide.

Why Is The Text In The Wrong Place?​

The field placement or the source PDF layout probably needs adjustment. Check the field position in the editor, then preview a few representative rows again. See Preview, Validation, and Export.

Can I Test A Small Sample First?​

Yes. You should preview a few rows and export one preview PDF before you run the full batch.

Where Should I Look First If The Export Is Wrong?​

Check the field mapping, then the CSV row values, then the preview results. Those three checks explain most output problems.

How Does Bulk Fill Relate To The Public API?​

The web app and the public API serve the same Bulk Fill product line, but this section documents the web workflow. Once you validate the layout in the editor, you can export it as a reusable .doqlo package and execute it through the Public API. If you need integration guidance, start in the API section.

When Should I Use The API Instead Of The Web App?​

Use the web app to upload the PDF, upload the CSV, place fields, and preview rows. Use the API after that when another system needs to run the same validated package repeatedly.

Is Bulk Fill Right For Every PDF?​

No. Bulk Fill works well with repeated or closely related layouts. It is not a guarantee that every PDF structure or every layout edge case will work without adjustment, and it is not a full PDF editor.