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Even after flattening, different versions of a form are just duplicates of the first version

Community Beginner ,
Jun 02, 2023 Jun 02, 2023

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Hi, I am inserting several flattened versions of a form into one PDF, but the new inserts always default to the original page. Yes, the fillable boxes have the same field name from document to document when they are in fillable form. I'm flattening with Microsoft Print to PDF and by signing the document, but they are still acting like the fillable boxes are live and duplcating the information from the first version.

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Jun 03, 2023 Jun 03, 2023

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I'd like to get some clarity on your request, please.  Your forms are in Word format, correct?  You then print to Microsoft Print to PDF, and you don't get different results from different forms?  If you could describe the details, or maybe even include a screenshot or tow, it might help troubleshoot.

My best,

Dave

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Community Beginner ,
Jun 05, 2023 Jun 05, 2023

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Hi, it's not a word document. It's a fillable Adobe PDF. When you print, you can chose Microsoft Print to PDF or Adobe PDF as printer locations in order to flatten the fillable forms.

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Jan 30, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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Try these steps to flatten your PDF. Be sure to make a copy first, as there is no going back.

 

https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/hub/how-to-flatten-a-pdf.html

With Acrobat Pro, follow the steps below to flatten your PDF:

  1. Make a copy of your PDF.
  2. Choose Advanced > Print Production > Flattener Preview.
  3. Adjust the Raster/Vector balance.
  4. Select Convert All Text To Outlines.
  5. Deselect Clip Complex Regions.
  6. Click Apply to flatten the PDF.
  7. Close the Flattener Preview dialog box.
  8. Print document.

 

Jane

 

 

 

 

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Jun 03, 2023 Jun 03, 2023

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Signing a document does not flatten it. It locks the fields, but they remain as field objects within it.

If you want to flatten the files you can use this script:

this.flattenPages();

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Jun 05, 2023 Jun 05, 2023

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You'll find a free PDF flattening tool here:

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Free_Acrobat_Automation_Tools.cfm

 

Use it.

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScripting
Use the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

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Jan 30, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

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