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murrjames
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August 28, 2017
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dont use dot notation when copying multiple fields

  • August 28, 2017
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When I select a field and right click, choose Create multiple copies, it adds dot notation to the numbering.

If I have field Quantity1, and create multiples, it gives me, Quantity1.1 Quantity1.2 etc.....I want Quantity2 Quantity3

No dots between numbers. It messes the calculations, and If I use Quantity1.2 * 23,345 in the total cell, it does not work. Remove the dot and it works.

Any ideas?

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Correct answer try67

You would need to write a script that duplicates the fields, then.

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try67
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try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
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August 28, 2017

You would need to write a script that duplicates the fields, then.

try67
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try67Community Expert
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August 28, 2017

Or you could rename them using a script (technically, it deletes them and adds new fields with the new names), for example using this tool I've created: Custom-made Adobe Scripts: Easily Rename PDF Fields

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