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Is it possible to create a PDF that checks for the latest version?

jonathani41635261
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016

If this has been answered somewhere else in the forum I apologize in advance. Is it possible to create a PDF that checks a server for the latest version? Ex. It checks a server or DC to see if it the document opened has the same version number.  If it does, take no action. If not, pop up a message informing the user that it's been updated and would they like to update to the latest version.

The issue I'm trying to solve is ensuring that readers have the latest version of a catalog or manual.

Thanks for your help!

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Bernd Alheit Community Expert
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016

Not possible.

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jonathani41635261
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
In Response To Bernd Alheit

Thank you! I've been spinning in circles. Do you know of any solutions for this challenge?

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Bernd Alheit Community Expert
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
In Response To jonathani41635261

This is possible with a plug-in. You can create the plug-in with C/C++.

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jonathani41635261
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
In Response To Bernd Alheit

Thanks again, I've been resisting that path, even though all arrows seems to point to it.

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George_Johnson
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016

A PDF can submit to a web server, and the server can respond, so it is possible. The PDF can include the version number in the submitted data and the server could generate a response that causes a popup message to be displayed to alert the user if an older version is being used.

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jonathani41635261
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
In Response To George_Johnson

How do I do that? That's exactly what I want to do. A link pointing me in the right direction would be helpful.

Java and some hidden form fields? Or something more elaborate?

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George_Johnson
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
In Response To jonathani41635261

See this previous thread that includes a link to a video tutorial that should be helpful: Submitting a PDF form via HTTP Post: Beginner's Questions

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George_Johnson
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
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That's not the right video any more. Let me see if I can find it...

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George_Johnson
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
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Here's the right link: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/working-form-data-december-2011

The relevant stuff begins at 9:50.

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jonathani41635261
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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
In Response To George_Johnson

Thanks. That...was...AWESOME! I was looking for that type of information for another projects.

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Oct 05, 2016 Oct 05, 2016
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Bear in mind such things won't work in Chrome, Firefox, on tablets, on most Macs etc.

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