Can a PDF created in Acrobat send tracking when Opened?

Question

I am new to PDFs, but I am trying to understand if I can create a PDF in Acrobat that would automatically generate a tracking when any user opens it from windows standard file explorer. I have seen Fill&Sign capabilities, but is there any other mechanism that would be embedded inside a PDF itself that would send track automatiucally anytime a user opens it without using a web delivery and open interface. My marketing team seems to think that they have seen a PDF file that could be be put on a USB stick, and will send tracking anytime a user opens it, but I am skeptical if/how that would work.

Any comments or pointers welcome.

try67 · Answer

This would require embedding DRM technology in the file, which can be very expensive, and would require an internet connection each time the user wanted to open it.

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