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February 15, 2016
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How do I disable Save when the user has filled in a pdf form?

  • February 15, 2016
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I have a pdf with forms that allows the user to fill in details in different areas.

I don't what the user to be able to save the filled in forms but only be able to print it. The unfilled pdf-forms is ok to save, but not the filled in ones since that document ain't valid in our system before been checked by other personell.

Is it possible to allow forms to be filled in and printed, but not saved?

//regards, Jennie

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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February 15, 2016

You can't prevent the file from being saved, but you can add a command that will reset it just before it's saved, so it saves as a blank file.

However, you should think about it carefully. What if someone filled in a file halfway and then wants to save it and continue later, or to keep a record of it for their archives? Your script will prevent them from doing it and will probably piss them off in the process. Might not be such a good idea...

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    jennieg95225292Author
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    February 16, 2016

    Thanks for the hint about resetting the file when saving, that will do the trick!

    I have a customer that absolutely wants the form not to be saved when it's filled since the document is not legal before printed and signed physical.
    Do you have any tip about what I can search for in order to find the command/how to make it reset?

    Many thanks for your help!

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