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TheLithiumKid
TheLithiumKid
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February 8, 2017
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set password on multiple PDF'S at the same time

  • February 8, 2017
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we are using adobe pro XI,

the users are required to set passwords on PDF's that they are working on.

under the windows file system, is it possible to set all pdfs under a folder with the same password?

at the moment that have to set each one individually, but ideally the would like to ba able to batch set 60+ PDFS with the same password.

is that possible?

Thanks

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Correct answer Dave__M

Hi,

that works fine, takes a bit of getting used to, but it works.

do you know, if it possible to set the PDF, to stop users from printing it, using the above?


You can create your own actions from scratch.  From the Action Wizard, click New Action.  You can customize how and what files you process with the action, including designating a specific files full of PDF files.

I hope it works as you would like - let me know!

My best,

Dave

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TheLithiumKid
TheLithiumKidAuthor
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April 21, 2017

Hi

One last question. so encrypting and locking down PDFS is fine.

but how do i undo a batch lock down on PDFS on my share? ie they would be locked by me, and i would have the password....

thanks

Dave__M
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Dave__MCommunity Expert
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February 8, 2017

I have not tried to use this, but on the Acrobat Action Exchange page, located here:

https://acrobatusers.com/actions-exchange?trackingid=JZXYQ​

You should find a downloadable action called "Protect PDF from Editing".

I do not know if this is compatible with your version, but I believe it would be.  It is configurable, so if it does not do exactly what you want, you should be able to tweak it.

My best,

Dave

TheLithiumKid
TheLithiumKidAuthor
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February 8, 2017

Hi,

that looks promising, but where do i get the file "Protect PDF.sequ", that i need to open in the attacment on the first step?

cant find it anywhere....

Thanks

    Dave__M
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    Dave__MCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 8, 2017

    The file is an attachment to the PDF.  Look for the paper clip icon on the left & click.

    My best,

    Dave

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