save pdf with selected layers

[cspub1]

I have a pdf that has layers. I want to only have one of the layers visible then save so that the print shop can print in large format. When I save with only selected layer visible, the file still has all the layers showing. How do I fix this?

[Thom Parker · Accepted solution]

All layers have a default visibility value. It is these default values that determine the visibility on opening. On the layers panel, right click on a layer and select properties to set this value. 

[elijahfender]

Hey I'm using buttons to show/hide multiple layers in Acrobat with javascript. How do I save a new PDF with my selection of layers showing? Every time I save a PDF the layers are back to hidden by default. Here's the javascript I use for my button action

var docOCGs = this.getOCGs();
for (var i=0; i < docOCGs.length; i++)
{
if (docOCGs[i].name == "Badge Tab")
{
docOCGs[i].state = !docOCGs[i].state;
}
}

Appreciate the help.

[Thom Parker · Accepted solution]

Set the "initState" property.  However, this only work in Acrobat Pro.   

var docOCGs = this.getOCGs();
for (var i=0; i < docOCGs.length; i++)
{
    if (docOCGs[i].name == "Badge Tab")
    {
        docOCGs[i].state = !docOCGs[i].state;
        docOCGs[i].initState = docOCGs[i].state;
    }
}

For a strategy that work for Reader you'll need to store the state on the form. For example, in a hidden text field.  Then a document level script can be used to setup the OCG states when the PDF is opened. 

[elijahfender]

Thank you so much Thom! Works perfectly.

[deborahf44422648]

Hi, I get annoyed by this also. If you open the pdf in acrobat and deselect the layers you don't want to see, then save as a jpeg it should work and save only the layers you want to see. Then I print that in photoshop.

[mhers]

I feel like all these answers are wrong or partial. This wokred for me - 1. deselect the layers you want to hide. 2. Right cleck each layer and select properties. 3. for each option turn off all visibilty options and then save as a new file so you dont alter the original. Default State: OFF Initial State: Visibility  - Never Visible, Print: Never Prints, Export: Never Export 

[Kaori_Feldman]

I made a layer I wanted visible with Acrobat and flattened the layer.  Saved it and open with Photoshop.  Only the layer saved showed up.

[Casey32371851nu7t]

Go to Patternprojector.com -- it's for projecting sewing patterns like you are doing, and you can click off/on the size layers you want to project. It's also free. It's really very amazing.

[Casey32371851nu7t]

Sorry, wrong address -- it's projectorsewing.com