PDF template that's read only to recipient (except signature fields)

[Joel29701709v9xm]

Im trying to set up a template PDF subcontract agreement with text form fields on the name, address, contract price, scope of work etc. that I can fill out then protect so that I can send to the recipient for e- signature only. I have tried contacting Adobe support a handful of times and they havent been able to help before the chat times out and I have to start all over again.

Essentially I want to be able to set the fields as read only for the recipient only so that the only way they can modify the pdf is to sign it. When I set the form fields as read only in properties, it also makes it read only for me. Aside from tediously going and changing that setting to read only for every field after I have modified it I havent been able to figure it out. 

If I remove the form fields and just edit the text in the pdf it changes the formatting all around so I would similarly have to adjust everything to accomodate. Plus it helps having the blue form fields to easiliy recognize the sections that need to be filled in.

[Bernd Alheit]

Try the forum for Adobe Acrobat Sign.

[JR Boulay]

You have two options:
1. Flatten the form fields after filling it in and before sending for signature.
2. Lock the form fields after filling it in and before sending for signature..
In this case, it's almost the same thing .

1. Use this script in a button or in the JS Console:

this.flattenPages();

Or use the free "Flatten" plugin wich is part of the abracadabraTools: https://www.abracadabrapdf.net/?p=972

2. Use this script in a button or in the JS Console:

for (var i = 0; i < this.numFields; i++) {
var oFld = this.getField(this.getNthFieldName(i));
oFld.readonly = true;  // "false" to unlock
}