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Alina5C99
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May 21, 2021
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Expiry Date with Java Script possible?

  • May 21, 2021
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Hello everyone, is it possible to use JavaScript to store an expiration date for a PDF, i.e. that it can no longer be opened after this date has expired? I would be very grateful for your help.

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Correct answer JR Boulay

Sure, search "Expire PDF on a Specific Date" on this page:

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Document-Level-Scripts.cfm

 

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JR Boulay
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JR BoulayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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May 21, 2021

Sure, search "Expire PDF on a Specific Date" on this page:

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Document-Level-Scripts.cfm

 

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    Test Screen Name
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    May 21, 2021

    The user can turn off JavaScript. Many PDF viewers ignore JavaScript completely. So, "cannot be opened" is hardly a possibility if this is to have any more than vague advisory value.

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    margueritek
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    May 21, 2021

    Of course, even if that worked, you would have to open the PDF in order to run the Javascript. You want a Content Management System (CMS) or something like LiveCycle.

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