Custom Text Field in a Dymanic Stamp

[brianvander]

Im creating a new dymanic custom stamp, but instead of the date/time, when inserted, I need to then manually enter text into the dymanic text field.

How do I change the script in the dymanic feild of the stamp to do that?

Thanks

BrianV

Acrobat 8.0 Pro

Win XP Pro

[antoinem69963430]

Thanks very much it works perfectly.

[mitchh58794677]

I am running the below code but nothing happens when I place the stamp? any thoughts why?

var cAsk = "Enter Order Number" ;

if(event.source.forReal && (event.source.stampName == "13SSPjT6lc3sg3x84aYTvD"))

{

  var cMsg = app.response(cAsk);

  event.value = cMsg;

  event.source.source.info.exhibit = cMsg;

}

[George_Johnson]

In order for that to work, the actual stamp name has to match what the script is expecting (13SSPjT6lc3sg3x84aYTvD). Have you confirmed that it's correct?

[mitchh58794677]

No sorry I am learning that this number is very difficult to find with adobe DC standard. Any suggestions?

[George_Johnson]

One thing you can do is add a temporary button to one of the pages of the stamp file and add the following script to the Mouse Up event of the button:

var aTemplates = this.templates;

if (aTemplates) app.alert(aTemplates.join("\r"));

WHen you click the button, you should see at least one template name displayed, which will include the stamp name (the portion before the = character.) If more than one is shown you will have to figure out which one to use.

[Karl Heinz Kremer]

This article presents a different method to get the stamp name (and there is never any question about which one is the correct one if you have multiple stamps): https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/print/dynamic_stamp_secrets - scroll down to the section titled "The Stamp Name"

Just in case you are not aware of this, what you are tying to do will not work with the free Adobe Reader: You can only create/update custom properties in the "info" object with Adobe Acrobat Standard or Pro.

[mitchh58794677]

That worked great. Thanks.

Mitch Hansen

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[Guest]

Hi all,

I've been reading through this thread and all of this information has been very helpful. I've been able to add fields to my stamp, and even add hidden fields which will allow users to answer "Yes" to a question which will then automatically check a check box on the the stamp.

The problem is, when I try and add a stamp to an existing document, these dialog boxes will come up when I hover over "Dynamic" and won't allow me to select a stamp. I've tried adding this following code, but when I do the dialog boxes never appear:

if(event.source.forReal &&

  (event.source.stampName == "# _j0JCYhcAFQeflSUnRhoPA"))

I've verified that the stamp name is correct. This is my current code (modified slightly for different boxes):

var cAsk = "Enter the Submission#:";

{

var cMsg = app.response(cAsk);

event.value = cMsg;

}

Since it looks like this thread is relatively active, I wanted to know if anyone had a suggestion. I'm using Acrobat X Standard v 10 if that matters.

Thanks,

John

[try67]

How did you verify the stamp name?

On Mon, Mar 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM, johnc3927701 <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

[Guest]

Originally I went by the file name, but some more googling has revealed the stamp file name and the stamp name the script is looking for will not be the same.

What is the best way to check the stamp name?

[Karl Heinz Kremer]

One thing you can do is output the stamp name to the console just before you test for the stamp name:

console.println("Stamp name is " + event.source.stampName);

Alternatively, you can select the stamp, and then execute the following code in the console

this.selectedAnnots[0].AP

You will find the last method here as well (plus a ton of other valuable information): https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/print/dynamic_stamp_secrets

[Guest]

Perfect, thanks for your help I'm all set.

[alexandreb84431765]

Hi there,

I allow myself to come back to this thread because I have an issue.

I have managed to create the stamp and include the script and it works.

But, whenever I open a new pdf and want to use a stamp, it does show the box, like if I had chosen the stamp but I did not : the stamp box is showing up as soon as I click on stamp without even selecting it.

Did it happen to anyone ?

Thanks for your help !

Regards,

[try67]

Post the full code you're using in the stamp, please.

[alexandreb84431765]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

Here it is:

var cResponse = app.response({

cQuestion: "Entrer la date à indiquer",

cTitle: "Date",

cLabel: "Date:"

});

if (cResponse == null) {

event.value = "*NVALID*";

}

else

event.value = cResponse;

Thanks you,

var cResponse = app.response({

cQuestion: "Entrer la date à indiquer",

cTitle: "Date",

cLabel: "Date:"

});

if (cResponse == null) {

event.value = "*NVALID*";

}

else

event.value = cResponse;

[try67]

To prevent it from happening you have to include this if-condition around your code:

if (event.source && event.source.forReal && event.source.stampName == "INSERT STAMP AP VALUE HERE") {
// rest of code goes here
}

[alexandreb84431765]

Hi,

Thanks again for your quick answer.

Unfortunately, I am not sure how I can retired the AP value ?

Thanks for your help,

Regards,

[try67]

Apply the stamp to a page, select it with the mouse and then run this code from the JS Console:

this.selectedAnnots[0].AP

[alexandreb84431765]

Yes !!

It does seem to work indeed !

Thanks a lot for your help

Regards,

[alexandreb84431765]

Hi,

I allow myself to come back because I noticed something strange.

I have managed to create one stamp through your assistance and it works.

But, when I want to create another custom stamp and when I include this new stamp in the dynamic stamps category, it does not create a new pdf stamp file but it adds the new stamp to the first one. So, I cannot use them because they become one.

The only workaround I have found is to add a new category for each new stamp I want to create. By doing so, a new PDF file is generated as soon as I create a new stamp.

Do you know if it is a known issue ? And if yes, is there a way to face it ?

Thanks a lot for your help,

Regards,

Alex

[alexandreb84431765]

Hi,

Is there anyone that has the same issue ?

Thanks,

Regards,

Alex

[try67]

Did you try the suggestions made above?

[alexandreb84431765]

Hi,

Yes, it works fine.

But, when I want to create another custom stamp and when I include this new stamp in the dynamic stamps category, it does not create a new pdf stamp file but it adds the new stamp to the first one. So, I cannot use them because they become one.

Do you know why is it happening ?

Thanks !

[try67]

That's not a problem. It's just how Acrobat sets up stamps. Why is it preventing you from using it?

[alexandreb84431765]

Because the two stamps are inside one and they are not separate stamp. So, when I come to use the stamp, I have the two stamps integrated.

Thanks,

Regards,