lock the form after first signature

[Freddy30501978rfwr]

Hello,
I'm a new acrobat user. I've set up the form with a circuit of signatories. I would like to know how to block the form once the first signature has been added.

Thanks for your help 

[ls_rbls]

Hi @Freddy30501978rfwr ,

I assume that you've created a PDF document with Adobe Sign. 

Is that correct?

[Freddy30501978rfwr]

Hi @ls_rbls , no i used acrobat pro to create the pdf

[ls_rbls]

In that case, one way of doing it is to open the "Prepare Form" tool => right-click on the first signature field => select "Properties" from the context menu.

The "Digital Signature Properties" dialog window will open up => go to the "Signed" tab => tick the radio button "Mark as read-only:" => if you want the entire document to become read-only select "All fields" from the provided dropdown menu.

Or, if you only want specific fields to become read-only after this field is signed click on the "Pick..." button to select the desired field objects from a list.

Another way of achieving a similar result is by employing a JavaScript script.

You tick the radio button "This script executes when field is signed:" and place a script in the provided JavaScript editing window => click close to exit the Digital Signature Properties dialog window and save your document to commit changes.

See illustration below:

 

You may also use the guide posted below for additional reference:

• https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/pdf-form-field-properties.html

[Freddy30501978rfwr]

Thank you for your help @ls_rbls. I really appreciate:)

[ls_rbls]

You're welcome.

[Thomas33346017q11r]

@ls_rbls  Maybe you could help me, I have the read only selected but for some reason it is not locking the fillable fields after i have signed. Any idea why? I have also noticed when i change from "all fields" to "just these fields" nothing is showing up under the fields options. Its almost like the signature options isnt recognizing the fillable portions as fields.

[ls_rbls]

Hi @Thomas33346017q11r ,

My apologies, I am just seeing this reply very late.

I am wondering if you were able to figure it out or if you still need help.