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August 23, 2021
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fill out a form using QR code scanner

  • August 23, 2021
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Hi all

I am trying to make a fillable PDF form where lets say I scan a QR code and the form will auto populate using the data from the QR code. Is this possible within adobe acrobat or will I need a complex third party program?

 

Thanks

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try67
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August 23, 2021

It's possible to set it up in Acrobat, but it will only work in Acrobat. It won't work in the free Reader.

try67
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August 23, 2021

Sorry, just noticed you were talking about scanning a QR code. I thought you said you wanted to generate it.

I'm not sure that's possible, sorry, unless you have a scanner and a driver that can convert QR code to a text string.

In that case you might be able to enter it into a text field, but I'm not sure about that.