Combining an even pages file and an odd pages file into one PDF achieving...
Hello all!I have several documents that were scanned (in another application) using an autofeed scanner yielding one file for all frontpages (odds) and one file for all backpages (evens). I have these...
View ArticleConvert multiple files (word docs) to multiple pdf
Hi,Is there a script I can use in batch processing to convert about 1500 word documents into pdf? I know it's possible to convert multiple files into one pdf, but this is no good to me. Doing these...
View Articleshow/hide fields based on drop down choices
I have a dropdown field with three choices. Based on the selection, I need a specific text form field to appear, and the others to remain hidden. (Or if it makes the code more clean, the resulting...
View Articlehow do i populate a form with current date?
I tried the instructions below but it does not work: In Acrobat:The script you create to display the current date when the document is opened is a document level script.To create an automatic date...
View ArticleHow do I use Acrobat JavaScript to perform digital signature (e-sign) in...
With this script, I can perform batch signature: // Choose handlervar manipulador = security.getHandler("Adobe.PPKLite"); // login -- change as appropriatemanipulador.login("test123",...
View ArticleEnforcing required text fields in pdf before saving or printing
Hi all, First of all, please know that I have just spent over an hour going through as many threads as I can regarding required fields but none of them seemed to answer my question since most dealt...
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How do i enable thethe JavaScript console - Acrobat XI Standard?
I have a simple task (of exporting and saving pages of a pdf as specific names) that is repeated and id like to be able to automate somehow through JS. I am trying to enable the console using this...
View ArticleHow to create sequential number field?
I have created a pdf file and I'd like to have a field with sequential numbers. For instance, if I open my pdf now and it has number 1 in the field, 'd like to have number 2 in the field the next time...
View ArticleAdd x days to x date
Hi! I am quite new at Acrobat and Javascript, which is a common lament on this discussion board from what I have read. But I need a little help! I am creating a form in which the user needs to be able...
View ArticleExtract PDF Pages Based on Content
Every fall and winter I have to work with PDF files that are hundreds of pages. Last fall I came across a java script that I was able to run and it worked beautifully. In the last year, I have either...
View ArticleGet value of text field?
Hoping someone can help me... I have a adobe form with a text input field alongside a checkbox. I want my javascript to basically do the following: check the number inserted by the user into the text...
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Export bookmarks from a PDF- Create Bookmarks report not working-Please help
Downloaded and installed the add in " Create Bookmark Report".From the following site: https://acrobatusers.com/actions-exchange?trackingid=JZXYQLocal machine being used runs most current updated...
View ArticleIn Pro DC, how to print filename in footer of pdf?
How to print filename in footer of pdf?
View Articleediting a pdf file using javascript: how to do?
just realized that it is possible to edit PDF files using javascript. I have some, very small, experience in the past writing controls in javascript but honestly I don't know how to edit a pdf file...
View ArticleImport data from excel and create multiple separate forms in Adobe
I am trying to auto populate pdf forms from excel (like mailmerge in word). I have multiple rows in excel and when I import data from the excel sheet, i would like each row to be created as a separate...
View ArticleSave PDF File Name as Field Name in PDF
Hi all, I've read through this thread : https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-save-pdf-acrobat-javascript and I still can't figure this out. I want to have a custom save button on my fillable form...
View ArticleCustom Text Field in a Dymanic Stamp
Im creating a new dymanic custom stamp, but instead of the date/time, when inserted, I need to then manually enter text into the dymanic text field. How do I change the script in the dymanic feild of...
View ArticleGetField and String
I need help with my script. I am taking the value in A, B and C and end result is in D (i.e, 2, C, 8 end result in box is 2C8. Thank you for any help you can give me. I am using AdobeAcrobat v8...
View ArticleHelp with Save As using JavaScript
Hi All, This is my first attempt at using Javascript... I am attempting to create a Save As button on a form that will:Create a file name based on fields;Save to a specific folder (And if it doesn't...
View ArticleConvert numeric in words in adobe forms (start with the currency)
Hi to all, Below script i found here for converting numeric into words and its work perfectly. Just I edit in UAE currency.It is possible to move the dirhams (currency) in front like. 1,900,000.55 =...
View ArticleHow can I stamp multiple pages of the same PDF with a batch stamp?
I used to have batch stamp on my Adobe Reader but I recently got a new computer. I need to apply stamps to PDFs daily, sometimes up to 300 pages for one document. Applying the stamp to each page...
View ArticleExpand/Collapse all the Bookmarks in a PDF file
Hi, This is my first message on the board :-) I work with very large PDF files (i.e 2000 pages, 700 bookmarks on 5 or 6 levels!) and I'm looking for a script (Acrobat 9 Pro) allowing to expand/collapse...
View ArticleAdd Curent Date & Time to PDF when Printed
This is my first post so please excuse any ignorance. Basically we are in the process of creating electronic copies of SOP’s and putting them on our file server for all staff to access. Due to...
View Articlepdf form conditional checkboxes
Hi. I'm building a pdf form in Acrobat 8 Professional. I want to add JavaScript to 3 checkboxes to achieve the following:if checkbox 1 or 2 is checked, uncheck checkbox 3; and if checkbox 3 is checked...
View ArticleInsert images into interactive PDF
Hello All, I am trying to create an Interactive PDF (forms) for users that should insert: - Name- Surname- Profile picture These information are then used to generate a badge and print it.So far I was...
View Articlecan't select fields for calculations
someone suggested I try this section. Hi I am using acrobat 9 pro and i can't slect field for calculations. I can select all of them by clicking on select all and can deselect all. but I cannot choose...
View ArticleCustom Format Script Help
I am not too familiar with scripting but am hoping someone can provide some guidance or at least somewhere online that will show me how to do this. Here's what I'm trying to do: I have a text field...
View ArticleTesting print to PDF, and getting an error
So I'm testing one of my forms on another computer as a person who wouldn't have an Adobe PDF printer, who would need a PDF printer to print only the fields that have been filled, who downloads and...
View Articlehow to run a script on document open
I would like to run a script on doc/open that will import some data for later use. Under "Javascript/Document Actions" there are listed "Document Will Close" "Document Did Close" and a few others that...
View ArticleHow do you view javascript that is embedded in a pdf?
I am using Adobe Acrobat Professional 8. I have gone into edit->preferences->javascript and checked "enable javascript debugger" and restarted. Upon opening a pdf with embedded javascript, I see...
View Articleopen file using Javascript
I am trying to open a file using a javascript dropdown menu. I know acrobat allows users to open a single file using the standard features, but I have about 30 different files that need to be...
View ArticleHow do I convert Excel formula to Javascript?
I tried using Online Excel Formula Beautifier to convert an Excel formula to javascript for use in Adobe Acrobat Pro XI >Forms>Text Field Properties>Custom Calculation Script but it didn't...
View ArticleExecute a script on selected field
I have a script that can display an alert with the stroke color and stroke line width. But in this exemple I need to know the name of the field. How can such script works with the selected field...
View ArticleThe value entered does not match the format of the field
I have set up some basic formulas in my PDF. Example....I have a Swing field and a Cycles field. In the Cycles field under calculate I have a Simplified field notation: (60*60)/Swing The formula...
View ArticleDate Field & Date format in a specific language. Possible?
By default, the date field is using the language setting of the Acrobat user. Is there a way to force a specific language to be use in the UI of the Date fields (months and day) and also for the custom...
View ArticleDynamic Dropdown list in Adobe Acrobat Pro XI
Ok guys and gals. I'm going nuts here. I have been doing a lot of research on a dynamic drop down list for adobe acrobat pro XI. I've seen a few things but nothing is working. Here is what I am...
View ArticleRename PDF based on content?
Is there a Javascript available that automatically renames a PDF based on the content? Some fields in the PDF should be reflected in the PDF name.
View ArticleSplit PDF based on content, and save into different pdfs with custom file name
Hello. I'm a beginner in javascript, and I have adobe acrobat X pro. I want to be able to search for a specific string within the pdf, and then save the sequence of numbers that come after that string...
View ArticleNotAllowedError: Security settings prevent access to this property or method.
hey guys, I'm getting this error when I click in the check box in adobe. do I have a settings issue or a syntax issue or what? can anyone help? NotAllowedError: Security settings prevent access to...
View ArticleHow to use external data to fill in an existing PDF form in JavaScript?
Hi all,I've got a question which is : I have data from a database, now I need to use the data to fill in a PDF form? To be more specific, for example, there are "name", "phone number" and "address"...
View ArticleAutomatically put a comma after each entry in a text box.
Hello everyone,have a text field where the user can enter his name, after each name entry must appear a comma (,) .The username can vary by length, I would like to put a comma (,) behind every user...
View ArticleScript to Extract Pages from .csv Triggers Consolidating Fonts
I'm an amateur with JavaScript, but a couple years ago I adapted a script to my own purposes sucessfully. The script would, for each string in a .csv file, search the document and create an array of...
View ArticleJavascript to pull a PDF field into the Subject line of email?
I've created a fillable PDF form using Pro X. I'd like to program the Submit button so that once in the email portion, the subject line would automatically pull 3 specific fields from the PDF file....
View ArticleCustom Calculation Script for PDF Form
Hello, I have no javascript experience at all; however, I learned by searching on the internet that I need to create a Custom Calculation Script on my .pdf form to get it to do what I want. I...
View ArticleRemove JavaScript
Hi I need to ensure that there is no JavaScript code in my PDF documents. Some of the documents come from the Internet while others are created using the Adobe PDF printer of Acrobat X. I'll have to...
View ArticleAuto-populating X date by Adding x # of days
Here is my scenario:add # of days (based on value entered in "90daysadded" text field) to the date entered in "Startdate" date field and return results in "90daydate" date field I entered the following...
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SetLock and getLock methods in VBA
Hello community, This is my first post here and I have a couple of question for you concerning a very particular point : I need to add a signature field that would lock all other fields in my form whe...
View ArticleHow to check multiple checkboxes depending on dropdown-list value
Hi everybody, so I have the following case which I don´t know how to find a solution. I have an drop-down list (mainList) with three values (value1, value2 and value3), five checkboxes (C1, C2, C3, C4,...
View Articlecheckbox to show/hide a field
I'm tring to add java to a checkbox that, when the checkbox is checked, will display a field. And when that checkbox is unchecked will hide that field. I have the feeling that would not be too...
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