Is there Scripting API for Reading PDF Form Fields without display opening file in Acrobat?

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May 22, 2024
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It is necessary to read the filled-in forms with the help of a script, selecting the required fields. The script is run from InDesign. To make the process go faster, it is advisable not to display each form on the screen using Acrobat, but only to read the required field data and close the file.
I have never worked with PDFs using scripts before, maybe there is an API for such a process?

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Thom Parker

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The file can be opened as Hidden in the JS API and in the IAC open the PDF through the PDDoc object. Both will return a document object that can be operated on, but is not displayed to the user.

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

try67

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I believe the bHidden property has been disabled. At least, it didn't work for me the last couple of times I tried it. Have you used it recently?

Thom Parker

Community Expert

Just tried it. Worked from the console window. But showed itself after I made a change to a field and then closed without saving first.

I've got the latest update, but running 32 bit with old UI.

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

try67

Community Expert

I doubt it. All Adobe (desktop) applications are built to display a file before processing it, AFAIK, but you should ask in the InDesign forum.

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