I have a button that will change all fields to read only.

[marelcooper]

Is there a way to set up save as to make a copy of file before it changes it to read only so the user can still have a editable file. I am using Acrobat Pro X

Thanks M

[try67 · Accepted solution]

You can open the Save As dialog using this code:

app.execMenuItem("SaveAs");

However, if you want to make sure the file was indeed saved under a new name that's a bit trickier.

[marelcooper]

Thanks

Is there a way to put that in a pop up message so I can tell them why to save a copy?

Thanks M

[try67]

Sure, add something like this before the other command:

app.alert("You should save a copy of this file before submitting it.",3);

Note, though, that after the file is saved the version that is submitted will be the one with the new file-name, not the original one.

[marelcooper]

Thanks

You are always helpful. I will see if this is what my customer wants tomorrow as it is a holiday here today.

Thanks M