Serialize pdf for printing multiple copies

Forum|Forum|8 years ago
September 21, 2017
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Hi all,

I need some help in generating a serial code in a text field in acobat to increment when the following applies.

When i open the pdf, i need to print 10 copies. I need a javascript function to generate a sequential number for each printed copy. Then the pdf should save the last serial printed upon closing of file. When the file is open next time and printed again , should advance the serial numbers and save the last upon closing.

Sounds complex but i did not find a solution anywhere.

JR Boulay

Community Expert

I made this for a client a few month ago.

(with in addition a barcode that works in Acrobat Reader)

You can contact me too.

Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe

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Nasir29249715fhjl

Participant

Hi JR, can you please share details on how to seriliaze while signing the document?

JR Boulay

Community Expert

What do you mean?

Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe

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dexter4000Author

Participant

would you be able to help with something like this ?

try67

Community Expert

Yes. Contact me at try6767 at gmail.com and we could discuss it further.

try67

Community Expert

It's possible, but only if the file is printed from a button that you add to it (or to the application). If the user used the built-in Print command of Acrobat (or Reader) they can specify any number of copies and you won't be able to keep track of it, as it's considered a single print command.

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