Adobe Acrobat Pro - Javascript

Question

Hello, I have an editable PDF form that I wish to add a button that will send via email a copy of the pdf document, but as a read only only, while keeping my official form as editable.  I only want the pdf attached in the email to be read only as to prevent recipient from editing the form.  I also want to add the document file name as the subject line in the email.  I've tried many things but I have not been able to resolve.  Seeking help here!  Thank you in advance.

Thom Parker · Accepted Answer

So to be clear, you want the fields in the form to be set to readonly before the document is submitted, but then converted back to editable after the submit?

Ok, add this script to the MouseUp on submit button before submit action

for(var i=0;i<this.numFields;i++)
   this.getField(this.getNthFieldName(i)).readonly = true;

Add this code after the submit actions:

for(var i=0;i<this.numFields;i++)
   this.getField(this.getNthFieldName(i)).readonly = false;

Now about setting a custom subject line. That has to be done with a script.

See this article:

https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/dynamically-setting-submit-e-mail-address/

JR Boulay · Answer

"I also want to add the document file name as the subject line in the email." this.mailDoc({cTo: "contact@example.org", cSubject: this.documentFileName});

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