"Lock document after signing" to default to ticked when applying Digital Signature

[Christian_Wood]

Hi Community,

I'm trying to make the "Lock document after signing" check box to be ticked by default, with the option to unselect it if required.

I found the following post, and the tutorial referenced in the marked as correct answer, however it doesn't seem to apply to my requirement.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/can-i-set-the-quot-lock-document-after-signing-qu...

I've also read about the use of Seed values to set or lock preferences, however I have't been able to find an example for setting the "Lock document after signing" option.

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Hi @Christian_Wood,

I hope you have found a solution to your requirement. 
If not, help me with a sample file and your requirements, and I will take a look. 

~Tariq

[Christian_Wood]

Hi @Tariq Ahmad Dar,

Thank you for the follow up. I have not found a solution for this requirement.

What type of file would you like as a sample?

I suspect that this isn't file dependent, but rather a customised setting/preference for certificate-based signatures that is not accessible via the normal GUI, such as the Windows Registry.

Any help you can provide is appreciated.

Christian

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Hey @Christian_Wood, 

Christian, I hope you have tried the "E-signature field" properties. Notably, a tab under the properties dialog is "Signed." There is a property to let the field drive some actions, and you can also write the script. Please check the screenshot attached. Let me know if you have questions:

E-Signature Field Properties Dialog 
~Tariq

[Christian_Wood]

Hi @Tariq Ahmad Dar,

My scenario is for when I am signing a PDF, rather than adding an E-Signature field for someone else to sign. Please see my original attachment of a screen capture and the check box I am referring to.

Christian

[Tariq Ahmad Dar · Accepted solution]

Hi @Christian_Wood, 

I checked, and sadly, there is no option to always have the checkbox checked. It is not a controlled option or object.  
So, every time you sign a document, you must check that checkbox before applying your signature. 

~Tariq