JavaScript SaveAs with renaming filename

[josuam70602286]

Dear Community,

I'm new with JS and Acrobat. I'm looking for a small Code for following Task:

I have an open pdf file and now I need a button to do the following:

Only save the open file in the same directory, but with filename = oldfilename_username.pdf  so I can

work with this new file. The old file should be closed. I think I  need identity.loginname  for username.

Is the best was use an Action with JavaScript Code?

Do you have some Code for me?

Best Regards

Josh

[josuam70602286]

This code does not work:

[Bernd Alheit]

Where do you use the function?

[josuam70602286]

Hi Bernd,

I have an Action with JavaScript you see in my screen. Perhaps I need something like 

app.TrustedFunction() to run successfully the code?

Perhaps you can help me.

BR

Josh

[Nesa Nurani]

Run the script from trusted function.

identity.loginName = The login name as registered by the operating system.

identity.name = The user name that the user entered in the Identity preferences panel.

[josuam70602286]

Hi Nesa,

thank you for answer. Ok I understand difference between loginName and name.

But how can I run my script from trusted function? Perhaps you can help me with example.

BR

Josh

[Nesa Nurani]

Read this: https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Using-Trusted-Functions.cfm 

[try67]

The saveAs function itself also needs to run from a trusted function.

[josuam70602286]

Hi Nesa,

I try this, but it doesn't work. I make something wrong.

Perhaps you can help me?  My target is a userdefined Button in menu to run the script. Otherwise

an Action with possibility to run script.

BR

Josh

[Bernd Alheit]

You must create the function in a folder-level script file.

[Nesa Nurani]

Here is the link on how to install folder level script: https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Installing_Automation_Tools.cfm 

[josuam70602286]

Hi Bernd, hi Nesa,

I put this new directories and put my function in MyDocSave.js

Is this and the function correct?

But now what's the next step to get running the code? How do I have to call MyDocSave.js from

pdf document? 

[Nesa Nurani]

Call the function from the field where you want to use it (like a Button field).

[josuam70602286]

Hi Nesa, hi Bernd,

the function is correct?  Is there a possibility to run this function from Button in menu or about Action?

BR

Josh

[Nesa Nurani]

You can run it from a menu if you use 'app.addMenuItem' or custom tool button using 'app.addToolButton', this is documented in JavaScript APIs https://opensource.adobe.com/dc-acrobat-sdk-docs/library/jsapiref/JS_API_AcroJS.html?highlight=addme... 

[Bernd Alheit]

You can try the function in the Javascript console.

[josuam70602286]

Hi Bernd,

I try to run function in console, but it doesn't work.

Here you see my js file with funtion and console running with mistakes.

What can I do?

[try67]

There's a problem with the path you're using. Print it to the console so you could examine it for issues.

[josuam70602286]

Here the path of js file with function and the path of the pdf I want save as with loginname.

What's wrong?

BR

Josh

[try67]

I meant the value of the newPath variable.

[josuam70602286]

I change to global in console to show you the problem.

newpath there is the error?

[try67]

That doesn't seem right. It's the same as the original path. Just add a console.println command to the code before the saveAs command. You don't need a global variable.

[josuam70602286]

I found the error. Now newpath is working correct, but if I run Trusted_MyDocSave(this);  I got errors.

Is something wrong with my function in js file?

[try67]

It's very hard to help you when you keep changing things and not giving the full details of the changes you made each time. Also, these screenshots are not helpful. If you want to share code do so as plain-text or as a file attachment. Your function seemed to have worked before so if it doesn't exist now it means you've broken it in some way.

[josuam70602286]

The function don't work before.

Here is the small js file Code.  In first step I want to run on console, then about Button.

But on console you see error.  There is somethin wrong?