Is it possible to add a back button and/or a previous view button to multiple pdf files using Adobe Pro 2017 Action Wizard?

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May 30, 2018
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I have a folder containing a chapter list file linked to almost 500 separate chapter files. I'd like to be able to add a previous view button, and a back button to take the user back to the chapter list. I'd like to be able to do this as a batch process rather than having to add the buttons to each file separately if possible. It seems as though I should be able to do this using Action Wizard, but I can't find the option to add a button. Any help would be much appreciated!

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Correct answer try67

Buttons that are created in JS can only execute JS code. To execute the Previous View command use this:

app.execMenuItem("GoBack");

And Next View:

app.execMenuItem("GoForward");

try67Correct answer

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Buttons that are created in JS can only execute JS code. To execute the Previous View command use this:

app.execMenuItem("GoBack");

And Next View:

app.execMenuItem("GoForward");

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Thanks!

I've just gotten the Adobe Pro program and am not very familiar with JavaScript. Do I create a new action in action wizard and execute a JavaScript? I guess I would add the commands you've listed above in "specify settings?