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Sequential Number Generator in a PDF

  • September 22, 2017
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I have created a fill-able form in which i want to have the Work Order "WO" field generate a sequential number when I open the master form. When I save and close the form I want the number to remain the same and and generate a new number. I am using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC..

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    Correct answer Nesa Nurani

    Select 'javascript' tool and then 'document javascript' or while in 'prepare form'tool press 'shift+d'
    add new script and replace any code already in when you open window with this code:

    var num = this.getField("Text1");
num.value = Number(num.value)+1;
num.defaultValue = num.value;

    Change field name in code to the name of your field.

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    AnandSri
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    AnandSriCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    September 22, 2017

    Hi Jimf,

    As per the description above, you want to add a Work order which can generate a sequential number, Is that correct?

    Please refer to the following links:

    How to create sequential number field?  Link: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1337419

    Adobe Acrobat 11.0.4: How do I add a sequential number generator into a text field? (PDF Forms JavaScript)  Link: https://answers.acrobatusers.com/Adobe-Acrobat-11-0-4-How-do-I-add-a-sequential-number-generator-into-a-text-field-q112257.aspx

    How do I create a form that will auto-generate a sequential form number for each instance? (PDF Forms JavaScript)  Link: https://answers.acrobatusers.com/How-do-I-create-a-form-that-will-auto-generate-a-sequential-form-number-for-each-instance-q146690.aspx

    Hope this helps.

    Regards,

    Anand Sri.

    Hetal0D45
    Hetal0D45
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    January 30, 2021

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    Nesa Nurani
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    Nesa NuraniCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    January 30, 2021

    Select 'javascript' tool and then 'document javascript' or while in 'prepare form'tool press 'shift+d'
    add new script and replace any code already in when you open window with this code:

    var num = this.getField("Text1");
num.value = Number(num.value)+1;
num.defaultValue = num.value;

    Change field name in code to the name of your field.

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