Set subsequent fields as "read only" to take data from first occurrence?

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Hoping this can be easily done without the need for scripts.

I'm working on creating a proposal form. There are a few areas where I would like the first instance of a field to be editable but the rest would be locked so that they are even taken out of the tab order.

Example: On the front page I have a field for the company name. This field is repeated across the several pages of the proposal. Each field has the same name. As a result any data entered into any one of them is distributed to all of them.

Ideal Solution: Front page field is editable and is where the data is entered. All subsequent fields are set as "read only" and take their data from the "master" field" As a result, someone can't make a change to that form on, for example, the third page and have that error replicate out across the document.

Is this possible?

I'm using Acrobat Pro DC on Windows 7 pro.

Thanks.

try67 · Accepted Answer

You have to use a script to do it, but it's a very simple one.

If the "master" field is called "Text1" then enter this code as the custom calculation script for all other fields that need to have its value:

event.value = this.getField("Text1").value;

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