Add a page to key optional information

[joken99]

I have a PDF form that has a question that tells the user to add an additional sheet for more entries.  I tried using a link to a separate PDF file and also tried linking to an extra page at the bottom of the current file. I'd like to have the user be able to complete the question and then return to the next question. Please let me know if there is a way to do this.  Thanks for the help!

[gkaiseril]

Pages are added by "spawn" a hidden template.

[joken99]

What triggers Spawn to add an additional page?

[try67]

When they click "yes" as the answer to the 4th question, presumably...

[joken99]

Actually, the 4th question just asks the user to key in a list of names and attach an additional sheet if more names need to be entered. I just added a fillable page to the bottom of the form,  but have no idea how to get it to work correctly!

[gkaiseril]

Usually a button with the needed JavaScript.

A Lesson in Templates for Adobe Acrobat

[joken99]

How do I create the PDF Template?  I do have PDF/A and /E for PDF save-as choices.  Thanks for the help!

Ken K. - 2191 

[Bernd Alheit]

How to create template pages:

How to create page template Adobe Acrobat Pro DC?

[joken99]

Hi Bernd!

I'm not seeing Organize Pages as a choice on the Tools menu in Acrobat 11 Pro.  Please let me know what I'm missing!!!! As always, Thanks for the help!!!!  Have a great day!

Ken  K

[try67]

In Acrobat XI it's under Tools - Document Processing.

[joken99]

I don't see Document Processing under Tools. Could it be the way Acrobat was installed on my PC?

Thanks for the help!!!!

Ken K.

[try67]

You need to have Acrobat Pro to gain access to this feature. It's not available in Acrobat Standard.

[try67]

However, you don't really need it because you can do everything using a script.

[joken99]

According to the help screen,  I am  running Acrobat 11 Pro ver 11.0.0.  Thanks again for everyone's help with this!!

[joken99]

To say that I am a novice in java script is an understatement!!!!  Thanks for the help anyway!!!!

Ken K.

[try67]

Then you should have access to it via the UI. However, I would recommend that you download and install all available versions from here (in ascending order): ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/acrobat/win/11.x/

If you can't see Document Processing click the tiny little menu icon just below the Tools, Sign and Comment buttons (when the Tools menu it selected) and enable it from there.

[joken99]

Thanks for showing me where the Document Processing menu was. I never would have found it!!

[joken99]

Looks like I created a template named Spawn based on the PDF I want to replicate, but I'm not  sure what to do with it.  The Page Templates Box shows the name of the template (Spawn), but I'm not sure what to do next!  Where is the template stored and what extension should the file have?  Thanks!!

[Bernd Alheit]

The template page is stored in the PDF file.

[joken99]

Thanks Bernd, but how do I use the template to add a page if the user clicks a link to add an additional sheet if necessary?  Should the template form be the whole form with all of the questions  or just the question that may need an additional page added?

Thanks!!

[Bernd Alheit]

Look at reply#6

[joken99]

I have a PDF fillable form I set up and the 4th question on it asks the user of the form to add a sheet if additional items need to be listed. I would like to have the form allow the user to key in additional items if they are needed and then go back and let them key responses starting with the 5th question.  Thanks for the help!!!

[joken99]

Sounds like it will do exactly what we need it to do if I can get it to work.  I haven't done much with JavaScript, but I'll definitely take a look at the article and give it a try.  Thanks for the suggestion!!!!  Have a great day!