"invalid plugin detected, adobe will quit"

[li0D4C]

Dear All,

I am using Adobe SDK to develop .api. Using sample code - basicplugin project. It can be built successfully. I put .api into adobe plugins directory. Reopen Acrobat and it can show menu. But it will show “invalid plugin detected. Adobe Reader will quit". I don't know if it needs to be enable by using tools Makekeys and singpluing to enable .api.

Thanks,

Tony

[Bernd Alheit]

For the use in Acrobat Reader you must enable the plugin.

[li0D4C]

How to enable plugin?

thanks,

tony

[Bernd Alheit]

Read the documentation:

https://help.adobe.com/en_US/acrobat/acrobat_dc_sdk/2015/HTMLHelp/#t=Acro12_MasterBook%2FPlugins_Rea... 

[E26956175y7l9]

Your link is broken, can we have an updated link please?  I have the same question.

[Test Screen Name]

Google: creating acrobat reader plugin

[E26956175y7l9]

I would rather google "What is the point of this community if the answers are going to be broken links and advice to go find things for yourself on google"?

[Test Screen Name]

Your choice. I thought, since Adobe clearly don't care to keep their links stable, it would be safer in the long term to post a tested Google argument. The risk of ingrates is just part of the joy of volunteering. Have a nice day. 

[E26956175y7l9]

Awesome.   The question is still open if someone has an actual answer.  I'd be very grateful for some real assistance.

[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

Enable with MakeKeys, as described in the documentation. But first, you must apply for a license from Adobe, they will review your application, and might (or might not) allow it, then  quote you a fee - up to $25,000 pa for some types of plug-in. You will also need Acrobat (paid for) to develop and test the plug-in, even if writing a Reader plug-in/.

[Test Screen Name]

Also: Adobe will NOT allow you to make a plug-in for an obsolete version of Reader. You must use Reader DC (as well as makekeys, licensing etc etc.)

[li0D4C]

I have applied the public key, it is fine now.