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acrobat dc startup script?

  • February 18, 2016
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I would like to embed a startup script that would automatically convert a PDF document to a fillable form upon opening the file (without having to select 'Prepare Form' and 'Start').    I know how to create script to add buttons but cannot find script to add the 'Detect Form Fields' to a startup script or button.

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Correct answer try67

It's not going to work. The results of the form wizard are far from perfect. It always requires manual correction and adjustments.

And after the first time you open the files it will just be a nuisance.

If you really want to do it use an Action with the "Detect Form Fields" command and run it once on all of your files.

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try67
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February 18, 2016

What's the point? After you run it once there's no sense in running it over and over each time you open the file.

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February 18, 2016

There are over 500 pdf files (not yet forms) that will be used by novice users. It would be best if the PDF files could automatically be converted to forms rather than have to convert each one individually.

try67
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February 18, 2016

It's not going to work. The results of the form wizard are far from perfect. It always requires manual correction and adjustments.

And after the first time you open the files it will just be a nuisance.

If you really want to do it use an Action with the "Detect Form Fields" command and run it once on all of your files.

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