print to pdf with XML in osx

[jonnip85]

Hi

I have a very frustrating issue that only exists on Mac devices.

we have a simple livecycle form that uses XML - it is a daily report. When the report is completed in windows the user "prints to pdf" and now all the fields are no longer changeable.

on the Mac I cannot print or save to PDF and all the optimisation options do not work on forms with XML.

can someone please tell me what I need to do to get this to work?

much appreciated.

Jonni

[try67]

The Adobe PDF printer doesn't work on Mac computers any more due to changes made by Apple to the OS (basically forbidding virtual printers). Your options are therefore very limited. I would suggest using a Windows machine (maybe even via Parallels) to do it.

[jonnip85]

Hi

unfortunately that is not workable in my case. Plus I would then need to use my CC license on a machine just for One form

are there really no other options. I can’t open the file in PS I tried that already.

[try67]

Why do you need to do it in the first place? Just to lock the fields?

[Test Screen Name]

You cannot open the file in any other app. You cannot print to PDF or save to PDF on Mac.

Maybe there is JavaScript to flatten XFA forms?

[jonnip85]

yes you are correct just to lock the Fields. I tried to enable protection but I was still able to change the field entries.

I will look up the java script idea.

[try67 · Accepted solution]

AFAIK, it's not possible. You can ask here, though: LiveCycle Designer

[Rotcart]

I found a work around to this.  Not very elegant, but I converted the XML form to Word in acrobat pro and then saved as a pdf on my Mac.