Drop down menus

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August 7, 2017
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I am having trouble creating a drop down menu that affects the remainder of my document. What I am trying to achieve is:

If I have a list of positions within my workplace, I want someone to be able to select the position they are interested in and then the job description will populate below. When they select a different position from the same drop down list, the job description will change. Can someone tell me if this is possible with Acrobat DC? If so, can you please tell me the steps to execute this task. Thank you!

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try67

Community Expert

It is possible, using a script. See this tutorial: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/change_another_field

I've also developed a tool that allows you to easily set it up without having to write any code. If you're interested check it out here: Custom-made Adobe Scripts: Acrobat -- Populate Fields From Dropdown

Adorobat

Participating Frequently

Hi,

Based on the description above, you want to know if its possible to change the content in a pdf based on the option selected in the drop-down menu, is that correct?

Please refer to the following link discussing similar topic:

Change text in pdf based on drop down selection

Let us know if you have further questions.

Shivam

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h52003162Author

Participant

Shivam,

Thank you so much for your response.I took a look at the link and it got me to the point where I was able to add layers, but I couldn't really follow the script stuff. Then, the second link that I accessed through the question you sent me the link for expressed exactly what I needed. I got stuck there though. Like the guy who posted the question, I have the layers, but don't know how to do the scripting. I am aware of the Action properties and that I can change layer visibility, but I do not know where to go from there. Can you provide any insight?

I have a master document and a drop down list that specifies different job titles. Admin, Processor, Manager, etc. The layers I created contain a list of programs that the employee would need in any given position. So I have an Admin layer, Processor layer, Manager layer, etc.

How do I get it to the point where if someone chooses Admin from the drop down menu, the Admin layer (list of programs) will appear on the document? Then, if they select Processor from the drop down menu, the Processor list appears.

Thanks!

Adorobat

Participating Frequently

Hi,

The workflow you are referring to can be achieved using Adobe Live Cycle designer.

More info here: Designer: Dynamic Forms | Learning AEM forms and documents powered by LiveCycle | Adobe TV

Thanks,

Shivam

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