Null vs. zero vs. ""
I have a form with calculated fields that I am struggling with because sometimes the user will enter a zero (and they should). I have little experience with javascript so please excuse my ignorance. I...
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I have a submit button that uses the mailto: function to activate the required fields property on a pdf fillable form, but our users would prefer that the form not generate an email. Please let me know...
View ArticleAcrobat Crash - Memory could not be read
First of all sorry if this has been covered before, I searched for a few keywords from my error but couldn't really find anything of any help. I am using Acrobat Professional 7.0 in conjunction with a...
View ArticleDisplay Combobox Item Value not Export value (Acrobat Form)
Hi, Can someone help me please. In combobox Options, you enter an item with corresponding export value:Item Export valueUSA AAACHI AABITA AAC As I understand, to display/get the...
View ArticleUsing JavaScript to search for dates in PDF
Hello, I have a question about using JavaScript in Adobe Acrobat X Pro.I want a script that automatically search dates which fall within one week of the date of today.If this is true then the pdf file...
View ArticleHow can I add form field value to the file name in save as dialog box
I do not want the form to be saved automatically, just want the form to auto populate the "file name" only. A little background on the forms I want to use: My company has 70 retail outlets, I'll use...
View ArticleJavaScript Question for Novice
I'm an Adobe novice when it comes to JavaScript. I have a form that has Date of Birth and Date Form Completed and I want to calculate Age based on those two dates. How can I do this? thanksAnthony
View ArticleHow to run script on Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
HI all i'm new to Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Scripting, and I'm hoping someone can help me how i can run any javascript on Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. I have no idea which place (location) take script then run....
View ArticleFlash canvas, JavaScript - setInterval
Hii work in flash for a canvas project in js, like to use setInterval to play the stoped timeline aftrer 3 sec.i try those but not working.Any help please? /* jsthis.stop();setInterval(function(){...
View ArticleAdobe forms-checking that required fields are completed-Java Script
I have inserted two Java Scripts into my form--one for checking for required fields are completed, and then one for generating an email pulling a custom subject line, as shown below:var emptyFields =...
View ArticleSpawning a new page depending on whether a text field is populated or not
I am trying to create a form that once the last line is in the description field contains text it will automatically spawn a new page directly below the page being filled in. I am so googled out. if...
View ArticleAccessing Javascript console in Acrobat X Std
Good evening, for some reason the "Ctrl + J" shortcut does not work on my Acrobat X Std. The shortcut does show up in the helpfile so I assume there is something wrong. Does anybody else have the same...
View ArticleTo draw in the pdf using pen tool in acrobat reader x
hi im using the app.execMenuItem("Annots:Tool:InkMenuItem"); in the javascript of textbox in acrobat pro 9. When i click the text box pen tool is activated and im able to sign in that textbox. But in...
View ArticleAuto Printing PDF docs in FTP folder
Ok so here is the deal, I have an FTP folder set up in a Windows 2003 server environment. I will be recieving PDF docs into an FTP file a few times a day and I would like to know if there is a way for...
View ArticleSave PDF in AxSHDocVw.AxWebBrowser
In my VB 2003 app, the browser control is AxSHDocVw.AxWebBrowser. The code checks to see if the incoming file is a pdf file. If TypeOf WebDisplay.Document Is AcroPDFLib.IAcroAXDocShim If the file is a...
View ArticleHow to read a text file using adobe javascript
Hi, I have a api application which adds toolbar to a adobe acrobat. i need to disable the toolbar according to expiry date, So i need to fetch the expiry datge from a text file from the specified...
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 ArticleIs there JavaScript to turn on toolbar buttons in Reader X (in browser)
Is there some JavaScript to turn on tools in Reader X (when Reader is launched in the web browser). I need something that is the opposite of this script;app.hideToolbarButton("Tool"); i.e. I need an...
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 ArticleIf Else Statement for PDF Form
I am unfamilar with JavaScript and need to create a calculation for a PDF form. The form is used to determine profit. There is a radio button called payroll with two values, "internal" and "external"....
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