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December 30, 2021
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Form Field Dictionary

  • December 30, 2021
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Hi Everyone,

 

On the right side of my document there's a useful "Fields" portion when I'm using "Prepare Form" view.

 

 

I cannot seem to expand this out (would think that I can resize the window rather than just showing/hiding).  Further, I'm creating an external dictionary with my PDF for use with later analysis of user inputs (field type, validation scripts, character types/limits, etc. included). 

 

It would be really useful if Acrobat had some type of dictionary like this field list that I can look at in another window and, ideally, edit field properties directly.  Does Adobe Acrobat have any ability to download the field information within a CSV, JSON, PDF, or something else? Does Acrobat have any ability to modify/work within that field margin more directly than right clicking the items -> Properties?

 

Here's an example of my external dictionary

 

 

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Correct answer JR Boulay

My free Form Report plugin was made for you.

It is part of the free abracadabraTools: https://www.abracadabrapdf.net/utilitaires/utilities-in-english/abracadabratools_en/

 

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JR Boulay
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January 14, 2022

"Does this allow you to edit it as a way to modify the PDF? This is great! Thank you"

No, as its name suggest it is just a report.

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JR Boulay
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December 31, 2021

"I cannot seem to expand this out (would think that I can resize the window rather than just showing/hiding)."

 

Adobe offers software and training devoted to the UI design and production of ergonomic interfaces.
Unfortunately Acrobat developers do not know these tools.

🙂

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Thom Parker
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December 31, 2021

Ohh the irony !

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JR Boulay
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January 6, 2022

"Ohh the irony !"

I am IRONy MAN!

🙂

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JR Boulay
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JR BoulayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 31, 2021

My free Form Report plugin was made for you.

It is part of the free abracadabraTools: https://www.abracadabrapdf.net/utilitaires/utilities-in-english/abracadabratools_en/

 

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January 12, 2022

Does this allow you to edit it as a way to modify the PDF? This is great! Thank you