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Alena_J
Alena_J
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May 23, 2023
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Script to lock all editable fields in PDF, then deletes the "Lock" button

  • May 23, 2023
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Pretty much as the title mentions.

 

I need a button that once clicked, it runs a script which locks all the editable fields and deletes the lock button.

I know it can't be unlocked again, I need to lock it so it can be send it to a client afterwards, so I cant have the client modifying anything inside the PDF :D.

I once used this script many times, but I totally forgot how was the script, could anybody help, please?
I don't need anything more than this, no saving/sending. 
Thank you all very much 🙂

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    Correct answer Nesa Nurani

    This will set all fields except 'buttons' to read only and then hide button where script is used:

    for(var i = 0; i < this.numFields; i++) {
var f = this.getField(this.getNthFieldName(i));
if(f.type != "button")
f.readonly = true;}
event.target.display = display.hidden;

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    Nesa Nurani
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    Nesa NuraniCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 23, 2023

    I don't think you can delete a field where you use script.

    You can run a script to set fields to read only from console without need for button or delete button manually.

     

    Alena_J
    Alena_JAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    May 23, 2023

    I know, I need the button for my colleagues to modify, lock and send to the client. If not delete I need to hide the button, so the client wont see there was a button in the first place. It's contract-like document. Digital only.

    Nesa Nurani
    Community Expert
    Nesa NuraniCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 23, 2023

    This will set all fields except 'buttons' to read only and then hide button where script is used:

    for(var i = 0; i < this.numFields; i++) {
var f = this.getField(this.getNthFieldName(i));
if(f.type != "button")
f.readonly = true;}
event.target.display = display.hidden;
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