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August 15, 2019
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Javascript appears to stop working in Acrobat Reader

  • August 15, 2019
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I have a number of javascript functions in a form, and they all are working.  However, it appears that the form stops processing any javascript functionbs, and I am forced to completely exit Acrobat and restart it.  Then all the functions work as expected.

Has anyone else experienced this?  I happens both on iOS (Acrobat DC Pro v 2019.012.20036) and Windows (Acrobat X v 10.1.16).

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Legend
August 16, 2019

Ok, since you are on Mac or Windows, the JavaScript console is available to you. Do any messages appear? If the messages stop, what is the last one?

Participating Frequently
August 16, 2019

Hmmmm.  Looks like I have runs a number of other PDF files and scripts.  I will clear and try to reproduce the error.  Do I also need to have the debugger enabled in my Preferences?

Bernd Alheit
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Community Expert
August 16, 2019

Does you use Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat?

Participating Frequently
August 16, 2019

I use both Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Pro.

Bernd Alheit
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Community Expert
August 16, 2019

jimc39793961  schrieb

I use both Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Pro.

Not all Javascript code will work in Acrobat Reader.

Legend
August 16, 2019

There is no Acrobat Pro on iOS. Macos?

Participating Frequently
August 16, 2019

I am sorry. My mistake. Yes. MacOS, not iOS.