Hide inputs to form calculations

[Matthew37138699lhll]

I've created a form to allow contractors to generate custome quotes for customers. I have "input" form fields and calculated "output" form fields. I want to allow contractors to enter inputs, like their purchase price and desired profit margin to calculate a customer sell price. Is there a simple way for a contractor to share the output field only PDF with a customer?

[Thom Parker]

If the printed form is handed to the customer, then set the field visibility to No Print. But if the PDF is sent, then you'll need a button to make them invisible. Hiding fields is an action.

[Matthew37138699lhll]

Is there a way to also make the button disappear before sharing the PDF?

[try67]

Yes, you can use a script, like this:

this.getField("Button1").display = display.hidden;

[Abambo]

If you want to be on the secure side, you will need to generate a new PDF file, without the information in the fields from the suppliers. The customer may find out a way to check the underlying formulas and data.

[Thom Parker]

Actually, maybe the best solution is to flatten the PDF before sending it to the client. Make a button that uses the "hide field" action, and also set it to hide itself and then flatten the PDF. Don't save back to the original. 

You can download a free flatten tool here:

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