Enabling Reader plug-in.

[zaurz85582097]

I wrote plug-in for Adobe Reader.

Now I have exception:

Just in case I unchecked the “Use only certified plug-ins” Reader’s setting and nothing (‘Certified plug-ins only’ = Edit > Preference: Application Startup: Use only certified plug-ins (unchecked)).

I modified AcroDspOptions.rsp as in documentation.

My plug-in based on the "BasicPlugin" project from the samples in the Acrobat SDK.

I don't have digital certificate.
I have Acrobat XI SDK.

What is wrong? Can I enable plugin without digital certificate?

[Bernd Alheit]

Is the plugin reader-enabled?

Adobe Reader Integration Key License (RIKLA) Program | Adobe Developer Connection

[zaurz85582097]

No, I think it isn't. I didn't sign plugin.

Menu has been added and I saw it on menubar.

Can I enable plugin without sign?

[Bernd Alheit]

‌For the use with Acrobat Reader you need the key.

[zaurz85582097]

As I know, I must send keys and pay for price. Is it?

[Bernd Alheit]

‌This is correct. Follow the posted link.

When you use the plugin in Adobe Acrobat you don't need the key.

[zaurz85582097]

I red about Adobe Reader Integration Key License (RIKLA) Program.

When you use the plugin in Adobe Acrobat you don't need the key.

If I want use my plug-in in Adobe Acrobat Reader I don't need send my public key and key pair to Adobe. Am I right?

PS: thanks a lot for your time.

[Bernd Alheit · Accepted solution]

‌Not correct. For Acrobat Reader you need the key from Adobe.

[zaurz85582097]

Thanks a lot!

[Test Screen Name]

‌You will need Acrobat NOT acrobat Reader to develop the plugin.

[zaurz85582097]

I understood.

I should develop plug-in for Acrobat Pro, then obtain digital certificate after that compile my plug-in with specific options for Adobe Reader and finally sign my plugin by keys and digital certificate.

[Bernd Alheit]

Initiate the process to obtain the key before you develop the plug-in.

[Test Screen Name]

Two things to understand about getting the Reader key.

1. It may take a long time. A LONG time. Or not.

2. It is not automatic. Adobe will look at your proposal and often refuse the certificate. They will not allow a Reader plug-in that does things which reduce the need for anyone to buy Acrobat. A Reader plug-in must not edit PDFs.