try67
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try67
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5 hours ago
I don't think this is going to work. The PDF Open Parameters stopped working a while ago, especially when used in a browser. The #page property might still work (in some cases), but everything else has been broken for a while now.
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9 hours ago
You can embed a script in your file(s) that will turn it on automatically when the file is opened. Just be aware this is an app-setting, not a doc-setting, so it will affect all other files the user opens, as well.
The code to do it is very simple:
app.runtimeHighlight = true;
Place it under a new item (you can call it "load", for example) via JavaScripts - Document JavaScripts, save your file, and you're done!
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11 hours ago
Because of that reason I prefer to do it the other way around, ie. create a warning in static text, place a (hidden) white-filled field over it, and then use a script to make that field visible when the file is opened, thereby hiding the underlying text. If a non-compliant viewer is used (or if JS is disabled), the script won't execute and the text will remain visible.
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12 hours ago
The form field detection wizard can't change anything in the file's layout (unless there's a serious bug in the application). It can only add form fields. If that is not working for you, then don't use it. Add them manually.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
02:45 PM
If you're on the new UI go to Tools - Prepare Form - Then click on the button with three dots and select "Remove e-signing options". If you're on the old UI it's under Tools - Prepare Form - More - Revert to Acrobat Form.
Then you should be able to remove it, or it would disappear by itself.
In the future, do not tick the box that says "This document requires signatures" when creating the form.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
12:37 PM
If you're on the new UI go to Tools - Prepare Form - Then click on the button with three dots and select "Remove e-signing options". If you're on the old UI it's under Tools - Prepare Form - More - Revert to Acrobat Form. In the future, do not tick the box that says "This document requires signatures" when creating the form.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
06:45 AM
PS. While your code is not broken, it can be improved quite a bit, so it's easier to read (and debug). This version should do the same as your original code:
var A = 0;
var B = 0;
var C = 0;
var D = 0;
var E = 0;
var F = 0;
var G = 0;
var H = 0;
var I = 0;
if (this.getField("Computer").valueAsString == "Yes") {
A = 1000;
}
if (this.getField("Check Box2").valueAsString != "Off") {
var P = this.getField("Dropdown4").valueAsString;
if (P == "Desk") {
B = 800;
} else if (P == "Multi") {
B = 3000;
} else if (P == "Check") {
B = 800;
} else if (P == "Platform - Print Only") {
B = 1800;
}
}
if (this.getField("Check Box3").valueAsString != "Off") {
var S = this.getField("Dropdown3").valueAsString;
if (S == "Adobe Standard") {
C = 400;
} else if (S == "Microsoft License") {
C = 350;
} else if (S == "Both") {
C = 750;
}
if (this.getField("Check Box4").valueAsString == "Yes") {
D = 150;
}
if (this.getField("Check Box5").valueAsString == "Yes") {
E = 300;
}
if (this.getField("Check Box6").valueAsString != "Off") {
var V = this.getField("Dropdown10").valueAsString;
if (V == "Scanner") {
F = 750;
} else if (V == "Validator") {
F = 350;
} else if (V == "Both") {
F = 1100;
}
}
if (this.getField("Check Box7").valueAsString == "Yes") {
G = 350;
}
if (this.getField("Check Box8").valueAsString == "Yes") {
H = 300;
}
var I = Number(this.getField("Text12").valueAsString);
event.value = A + B + C + D + E + F + G + H + I
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‎Apr 29, 2025
06:39 AM
1 Upvote
This is not going to work, not like that, at least. For starters, the setAction command won't work in Reader. And option 2 won't work, either, as it will simply override the user's input.
You need to carefully think about how this should work. What are the conditions in which the user's input should override the calculated one? What if they enter a custom value into the field, but then edit one of the fields it uses for its calculation? Should it override their entered value? If not, should it ever happen? etc.
My suggestion is to use a check-box for this. When the box is ticked, the user can enter whatever value they want into the text field. When not (or the other way around, doesn't matter), the value is automatically calculated and the user can't override it.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
06:12 AM
This is impossible using a script in Acrobat. I also don't think it's possible using a Preflight Profile.
If you wish, you can send me the file and I'll process it for you using my tool, and then send you back the result, for a discounted fee, and you won't need to install any tool on your machine. It will be much cheaper than wasting your time doing it manually, or going down a path that leads nowhere...
Otherwise, you would need to learn how to code in Java (or other similar languages with an advanced PDF library support) to be able to do it on your own.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
05:47 AM
Duplicate post: https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-sdk-discussions/tagged-pdf-question/m-p/15295449
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‎Apr 29, 2025
05:39 AM
No, unfortunately.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
03:30 AM
Go here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/documents/files/
Locate the file, click the "..." button to the right and select Delete. Note this will only remove it from the cloud. Any local copies they saved of it will still be accessible to them.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
03:11 AM
Do you want to delete them entirely from the cloud, or just unshare them? And no, they don't delete or expire automatically.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
03:01 AM
Done. Don't reply by email if you don't want it to be posted on the forum, as it's a part of your signature.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
02:29 AM
If you want to validate the required fields before saving (or printing), you can use this (paid-for) tool I've developed:
https://www.try67.com/tool/acrobat-validate-required-fields-before-printing-or-saving
It won't prevent the file from being printed, but will force the fields in the printed (or saved) copy to be blank.
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‎Apr 29, 2025
12:18 AM
1 Upvote
The fault is with whatever other PDF application/plugin you used. There's nothing we (or you) can do about that. Complain to the makers of that viewer and instruct your users to stick with Adobe Reader.
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‎Apr 28, 2025
11:53 PM
You can use this (paid-for) stand-alone tool I've developed to easily edit the actions of all the links in your file(s) to point to .jpg files instead of .heic (or do any other type of editing on it): https://www.try67.com/tool/batch-edit-file-links-in-pdf-files
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‎Apr 28, 2025
11:47 PM
Yes, unfortunately. The FTP server is completely down. I tried inquiring if this is something permanent or a temporary issue, but got no reply...
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‎Apr 28, 2025
11:43 PM
(I stand corrected... It is available in Reader, if you use the old UI)
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‎Apr 28, 2025
12:09 AM
1 Upvote
Even if you did save the file silently under the desired name, the user will still get the Save As dialog immediately after signing the file. There's no way around that.
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‎Apr 27, 2025
03:41 PM
I don't follow what you're trying to do. Did you use my code?
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‎Apr 27, 2025
03:39 PM
It does exist, but only in Acrobat, not the free Reader, unfortunately.
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‎Apr 27, 2025
03:01 AM
Not with Acrobat. It can be done using a stand-alone tool, though, like this (paid-for) one I've developed:
https://www.try67.com/tool/batch-encrypt-pdf-files
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‎Apr 27, 2025
02:12 AM
1 Upvote
The screenshot above is from the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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‎Apr 26, 2025
03:16 PM
Unfortunately, almost no scripts work in the mobile version of Acrobat. You can try it in PDF Expert by Readdle, though. It has much better support, although not complete, either.
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‎Apr 26, 2025
03:15 PM
You can only set horizontal alignment, to either Left, Right or Center. Vertical alignment is set by the field's Multiline property. If not set, it will be the equivalent to Center. If it is set, it will be equivalent to Top.
Both options can be found under the field's Properties, in the Options tab:
Both options can also be set using a script, if you want to edit multiple fields at once.
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‎Apr 26, 2025
11:58 AM
It's in the floating toolbar that appears next to the text:
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‎Apr 26, 2025
01:57 AM
1) You need to make sure. Go to File - Properties - Security. What do you see there?
Also, try editing the file in other ways, even if you don't usually do it or need to do it, just to verify if the issue is with extracting pages, or it's a wider issue. Try merging two files, or adding pages, or changing the file's static contents (with the Edit PDF tool). Does that work?
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‎Apr 25, 2025
03:21 PM
Where did you download it from?
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‎Apr 25, 2025
03:19 PM
Also, does this happen with all files, or just some? If the latter, are these files you were able to extract pages from in the past? Are you able to modify these files in other ways, for example, add pages to them or merge them?
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