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met547
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January 12, 2017
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How to store variable data in PDF after close?

  • January 12, 2017
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Hi,

I have a PDF form developed in Acrobat 10 Pro. I have several Javascript variables that I want to store in the PDF when the form user saves the file, so I can later open the file and check the values of these variables.

Is this possible?

Thank you.

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Correct answer Bernd Alheit

You can save the values in hidden form fields.

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Bernd Alheit
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Bernd AlheitCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 12, 2017

You can save the values in hidden form fields.

try67
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try67Community Expert
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January 12, 2017

Or in the file's metadata...

On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 9:48 PM, Bernd Alheit <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

Joel Geraci
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Joel GeraciCommunity Expert
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January 12, 2017

... unless you're in Reader.

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