export PDF form field properties at folder level - doable?

[johnqpublic975]

Dear sirs,

For a large folder of PDF forms, I would like to identify forms that have checkboxes that are "too small" according to user feedback. Is there an efficient way (e.g., javascript?) of exporting form field properties to a csv file or a spreadsheet. Once I have this information, I can filter the information according to needs.  

[Bernd Alheit · Accepted solution]

With a script you create a report of the properties and export the report as Excel file.

[Bernd Alheit · Accepted solution]

With a script you create a report of the properties and export the report as Excel file.

[try67 · Accepted solution]

Yes, this is possible. You can even calculate the field's width and height (and total area, of course) directly in your script and then just output the names of the "suspected" fields for further investigation. This can all be done by analyzing the fields' rect property.

[johnqpublic975]

Dear sirs,

Is there a "best practice" or recommended way for implementing a script to export PDF form field properties from a folder of PDFs?:

• Should I use another scripting language such as python?
• Can I do this via the Adobe Acrobat console?
• Can I do this via add new action - execute javascript?

For any of the options stated above, is there a straightforward example available that will make my first time attempt a bit easier?

[johnqpublic975]

Please disregard vague question.