Control Pages That Print

[STL_TOM_72]

I have an evidence form I want to be able to control specific printing sequences when the user presses print.  Can anyone help me out with code, or point me in the direction, that does the following:

• Disable the ability to print from the menu or Ctrl-P so that the user only has the option to use the print button.  I want to add additional code to this button to check that the document is completed before submission.
• When the print button is pressed on the form the first page is sent and then a message box comes up that says "Would you like to print an evidence envelope?"  If the user presses yes we would like to see the following:
  1. Bring up a message box before the print that reminds them of instructions to check the printer. (i.e. put an envelope in the bypass tray or verify tray 2 has envelopes)
  2. Only prints page 2 of 2 (the information that goes on the envelope)
• Can I hide page 2 of 2 and just make this a single page form?

Thank you!!

[try67 · Accepted solution]

For #2, use this code as the Mouse Up script of your print button:

if (app.alert("Would you like to print an evidence envelope?",2,2)==4) {
	app.alert("Instructions for printing: ...",3);
	this.print({nStart: 1, nEnd: 1});
}

For #3: No, you can't hide a page, unless the file is opened only in Acrobat. If it's opened in Reader you can delete it, if it was originally spawned from a Template object, and then re-spawn it, I guess, but I think it's not worth the trouble, to be honest.

[Bernd Alheit]

First point: Not possible!

[STL_TOM_72]

Which part?  Or all of it?  If so, why?  I'm trying to learn.

[Bernd Alheit]

"Disable the ability to print from the menu or Ctrl-P so that the user only has the option to use the print button. "

[try67]

Unless printing is prohibited by a security policy the user will always be allowed to print the file. You can't stop them from doing so.

[try67 · Accepted solution]

For #2, use this code as the Mouse Up script of your print button:

if (app.alert("Would you like to print an evidence envelope?",2,2)==4) {
	app.alert("Instructions for printing: ...",3);
	this.print({nStart: 1, nEnd: 1});
}

For #3: No, you can't hide a page, unless the file is opened only in Acrobat. If it's opened in Reader you can delete it, if it was originally spawned from a Template object, and then re-spawn it, I guess, but I think it's not worth the trouble, to be honest.

[STL_TOM_72]

Thank you very much!  That works like a champ.

[STL_TOM_72]

I can't get the evidence sheet only to print when I press no.

[try67]

I don't follow... If you press No in the first dialog the print window will not open.

[STL_TOM_72]

Correct.  

[try67]

So what's the problem?

[STL_TOM_72]

I actually want it to print the evidence sheet only if they select no. 

Is there a way to designate what tray to print from?  For instance,  let's say I have a piece of evidence I need to package.   I would fill out the form, click print,  the evidence sheet would print from tray 3.  If I sele t yes for the envelope it would print from tray 1.

[try67]

Isn't that what happens if they click Yes, too? So what's the point of asking them?

And no, you can't select a tray in the script, only a printer.

[STL_TOM_72]

If they say no it should print page 1 of 2.  If they say yes they need both with the 1 of 2 automatically going to the default printer and them being able to choose the tray on the 2 of 2

[STL_TOM_72]

Would it be possible to click print. Get a the print window for 1/2 AMF then ask if the user needs an envelope?

[try67 · Accepted solution]

Try this:

if (app.alert("Would you like to print an evidence envelope?",2,2)==4) {
	app.alert("Instructions for printing: ...",3);
	this.print({nStart: 0, nEnd: 0}); // print page 1
	this.print({nStart: 1, nEnd: 1}); // print page 2
} else {
	this.print({nStart: 0, nEnd: 0}); // print page 1
}

[STL_TOM_72]

You are truly awesome.  Thank you.

Can you please shoot me an e mail?

[try67]

You're welcome!

I don't know your address but you can contact me via [try6767 at gmail.com].