william wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am new to iText. I am trying to create acroform (TextField) on an 
> existing pdf, but most of the examples I can find is using new pdf.
> 1. where should i start? Should I use PDFStamper?

Yes. A field is an annotation, and PdfStamper has a method
addAnnotation that allows you to add a field as is done here:
http://1t3xt.info/examples/browse/?page=example&id=279

> 2. Is there anyway to locate the coordinate where I should put my 
> acroform? i.e by replacing a box / image or something that i can use to 
> replace it with an acroform textfield.

No, that's simply not possible. You need to know the coordinates
in advance.
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