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Display label instead of code

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April 23, 2021
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Hi all,

I have an application that generates PDF from a pre-defined template. I'd like to configure these templates in a way that, for some fields, the PDF displays the field label instead of its code, considering I can configure all the possible value/codes in the template.

As an example, the 'item' field can assume values '000' or '001'. Instead of displaying '000' or '001' in the PDF, I'd like to display the corresponding labels 'Label000' or 'Label001'. Is there a way to configure the 'item' field with this mapping in order to always display the label even though I assign the code?

Thank you

Simone

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Correct answer JR Boulay

So you just have to add this script as a Document Level script:

this.calculateNow();

The OK document is here: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:0b64c907-cce9-4a4a-b3dd-17248c25aaf4

JR Boulay

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It should be here in Acrobat Pro, so I guess you're using Acrobat Standard.

As workarounds you can:

- use this free tool: http://khkonsulting.com/2014/10/document-level-scripts-acrobat-standard/

- place the script as a "Page Open" action:

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Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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Thanks @JR Boulay @Nesa Nurani , I've modified the fields definition and, thanks to JR, added the calculcateNow() function. Now it's working, thanks again!

JR Boulay

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Sorry, I didn't understand correctly, it's true that Acrobat's UI has changed since this tutorial:

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Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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That's my issue. In my Adobe Acrobat XI I cannot access that action.

JR Boulay

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"So you just have to add this script as a Document Level script:"

You should click this link that lands to a tuto who answers your questions (copy-paste the URL in Google Translate if you can't read English).

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Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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@JR Boulay my question comes from the tutorial, where it's specified the document-level script can be modified from the Javascript tool. However, if you see my screenshot and my commands above, I cannot access it. I see document-level script when clicking on 'Edit all', but I cannot save any modification.

Thanks

Simone

JR Boulay

Correct answer

Community Expert

So you just have to add this script as a Document Level script:

this.calculateNow();

The OK document is here: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:0b64c907-cce9-4a4a-b3dd-17248c25aaf4

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Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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Hi all,

@JR Boulay from the uploaded example I can see you put the calculateNow() function at document level. I can see that function only if I go to 'Javascript -> Set Document Actions -> Edit all'. In my document, if I click on the above button I can access the entire Javascript document, but saving that Javascript by adding the following portion is not saved on the document.

//<Document-Level>
//<ACRO_source>init</ACRO_source>
//<ACRO_script>
/*********** belongs to: Document-Level:init ***********/
this.calculateNow();
//</ACRO_script>
//</Document-Level>

Is there another way to add this function?

Thanks again

Simone

Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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Attached a screenshot from my Acrobat.

Thanks

Simone

JR Boulay

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Can you share your file or a sample?

(https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/sharing-pdfs.html)

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Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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@JR Boulay , attached you can find a portion of the document.

From my application, I am creating documents where the 'Discipline' field is populated with codes. Based on the assigned code, I'd like that the PDF displays its label.

I tried to configure that field with the following calculation:

if (event.target.value.indexOf('AUT') != -1) 
{event.value = 'AUT - Автоматизация';};

if (event.target.value.indexOf('BLD') != -1) 
{event.value = 'BLD - Здания';};

but above calculation is not performed if the value is already assigned on the generated PDF.

Thank you

Simone

Example.pdf

Nesa Nurani

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If you want it to be changed when open file use script at document level, in that case change 'event.target' to correct field name 'this.getField("spm_discipline").value'.

JR Boulay

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Place this script as a "Validation script" in the "item" field:

event.value = "Label" + event.value;

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Simone CeccoliniAuthor

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Hi @JR Boulay thanks for the reply. In my case, I can have multiple codes in the same field, meaning 'Label' cannot be static but I have to put as many labels as the supported codes. How can I do that?

Thanks

Simone

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