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August 16, 2024
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Merge Data Files Into Spreadsheet - Failing to extract some data

  • August 16, 2024
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Hello Everyone,

 

I have over 300 fillable PDF forms that are all the same version, though the content and answers differ. These forms contain various types of fields, such as textboxes, checkboxes, and dropdowns.

 

I’ve encountered an issue where some checkboxes are selected (X), but after extracting the data using the "Merge Data Files Into Spreadsheet" option, the value for these fields appears as (0) instead of (1). Given that there are over 200 fields per form, many of which are checkboxes, it’s not feasible for me to verify each field manually. However, I have found that over 90% of the data extraction is accurate, though in some cases, selected fields are still showing as (0) in the output. When I inspect the form in "Designer," it indicates that the selected value should be (1).

 

Could anyone provide insight into why this might be happening? I would upload the form for further examination if privacy considerations allowed, but unfortunately, that's not possible. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you!

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Bernd Alheit
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Community Expert
August 16, 2024

What do you mean with "Designer," ?

Participant
August 16, 2024

Adobe Designer (Adobe Experience Manager) for building dynamic form 

PDF Automation Station
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 16, 2024

By "selected value", do you mean the export value of the check box that is selected?  Try running the following script for one of these check boxes in the console:

this.getField("Check Box1").value;

What does it return?

Participant
August 16, 2024

@PDF Automation Station thanks for your suggestions. I don't know how to run in the console but the screenshot of the scheckbox value from the Designer is attached (if it helps)

 

PDF Automation Station
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Community Expert
August 16, 2024

This forum is for Acrobat.  I don't know what that screen shot is.  If you have Acrobat, press Ctrl + Shift + 7 to enter form editing mode, then double-click one of the check box fields to see the properties. Then look at the export value.

Here's an article about how to use the JavaScript console.