Can't view data in saved form fields

Question

I have .pdf tax forms I have to complete for Colorado every month.  https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DR1777_2015.pdf.  I save the completed forms and have tried to create a partially filled template to save the data in the fields that don't change each time the report is filed.  I save the form using:  File - Save As - Reader Extended pdf - Enable Additional Features in Adobe Acrobat X Pro.  I can then look at the partially compelted form in Windows 10 file explorer and see the data that I saved, but if I open the saved form in Adobe Acrobat X Pro again, the fields are all blank.  If I open any of the fully completed copies of the form in acrobat that I've saved over the last three years, the fields are all blank even though I see the data in windows file explorer preview. I have spent hours searching for a solution.  Any help is most appreciated.

BarlaeDC · Accepted Answer

Hi,

As @Test_Screen_Name mentioned this is in the form.

There is a document level init script

var bReset = false;

and then there is a page open action script

if (!bReset) {
	this.resetForm();
	bReset = true;
}

This is what is causing the problem, if you remove the scripts, then (or really just the doc init one) and then you should be good.

If you search the tools for "Document JavaScript" you will see one called init, which you could just change to

bReset = true;

Regards

Malcolm

Test Screen Name · Answer

I suspect that the Colorado form makers added a JavaScript to wipe out all the form on document open. If the form isn't secured you may be able to poke around and remove it. You could also turn off JavaScript in Acrobat but it might break the form filling.

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