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jonathani41635261
jonathani41635261
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October 5, 2016
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Is it possible to create a PDF that checks for the latest version?

If this has been answered somewhere else in the forum I apologize in advance. Is it possible to create a PDF that checks a server for the latest version? Ex. It checks a server or DC to see if it the document opened has the same version number.  If it does, take no action. If not, pop up a message informing the user that it's been updated and would they like to update to the latest version.

The issue I'm trying to solve is ensuring that readers have the latest version of a catalog or manual.

Thanks for your help!

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George_Johnson
Inspiring
October 5, 2016

A PDF can submit to a web server, and the server can respond, so it is possible. The PDF can include the version number in the submitted data and the server could generate a response that causes a popup message to be displayed to alert the user if an older version is being used.

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jonathani41635261
jonathani41635261Author
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October 5, 2016

How do I do that? That's exactly what I want to do. A link pointing me in the right direction would be helpful.

Java and some hidden form fields? Or something more elaborate?

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George_Johnson
Inspiring
October 5, 2016

See this previous thread that includes a link to a video tutorial that should be helpful: Submitting a PDF form via HTTP Post: Beginner's Questions

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Bernd Alheit
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Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 5, 2016

Not possible.

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jonathani41635261
jonathani41635261Author
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October 5, 2016

Thank you! I've been spinning in circles. Do you know of any solutions for this challenge?

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Bernd Alheit
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Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 5, 2016

This is possible with a plug-in. You can create the plug-in with C/C++.

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