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Firehold
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February 26, 2021
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PDF Setting - restrict to save form with content

  • February 26, 2021
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Hello,

is it possible to save the PDF with the setting, that the user can edit the form and print it, but cant save the form with the typed content?

 

Thank you so much in advance

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Test Screen Name
Legend
February 27, 2021

In fact, in Acrobat Reader on a tablet (now I think of it) there is no SAVE function, so nothing to disable! Saving happens as you type, there is no such thing as a not-yet-saved file. This is because tablets will close an app without warning, so saving is pretty much a thing of the past.

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FireholdAuthor
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February 27, 2021

Would it be possible to use a button which saves the file as new file with new filename and clearing the fields of the main file? Would that work on a tablet?

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Test Screen Name
Legend
February 27, 2021

There is no concept of saving to a new name, so far as I know. You only have the file you are working on. Probably needs a rethink. Maybe a "Clear form" button for your salesmen.

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Test Screen Name
Legend
February 27, 2021

I doubt it can be done in this case. Have you tested it on a tablet at all? There are many limitations.

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FireholdAuthor
Known Participant
February 27, 2021

Ah no not yet. Thought its the same on tablet. Which limitations i have to expect?

 

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Test Screen Name
Legend
February 27, 2021

You really need to test on the specific tablet chosen. It's a whole different world view. Things you may struggle with

- having local files on the tablet

- filling a form

- sending an email

- printing the form 

- any and all JavaScript

A lot depends on the PDF filling app you choose. 

try67
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try67Community Expert
Community Expert
February 27, 2021

No, but you can add a command to reset the form data when the file is saved, or opened.

I would advice against doing it, though. Your users are not going to be happy with you if you do...

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FireholdAuthor
Known Participant
February 27, 2021

The users are salesmen and the document is a form to create an order.

The salesmen should not be able to override the template-file thats the idea behind.

Dont ask me why they want it as pdf, but that was the request...

try67
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try67Community Expert
Community Expert
February 27, 2021

So just set the file as read-only (as well as the folder where it's saved).

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