Dependent dropdown lists in Acrobat
Hi, I am a first time poster and was looking for help with some scripting in a PDF form I have created. I am basically looking to have a second dropdown list dependant on the value of the first but I'm...
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Have a custom javascript that works for Acrobat XI Pro (desktop).Normally installs in {C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\Javascripts}Can't find any such folder with Acrobat DC.1. Will...
View ArticleHow to Count total number of Words in PDF?
I am used Adobe Acrobat javascript inbuilt function getPageNumWords(<pagenumber>) it return the number of words present in specified page, but while am copy and paste text content from PDF file...
View ArticleIF THEN Statement JavaScript
I am trying to calculate a total number by using the following: I have 8 rows with three columns that will feed into a calculation depending on what is selected in a collection of drop boxes...
View ArticleHow do I alter this Javascript code to make an exception for a read-only...
Hello,I posted a question earlier in another subforum and found this script that makes form fields read-only. Now I have a coding question specifically.First, here is the code: var r = app.alert("Are...
View ArticleHow to combine quads?
Hi All,I would like to combine the annotations of several words using their quads, but am finding the conversion from the quads string to array and back very confusing. Anyone has a good tip on how to...
View ArticleNeed help with rounding...
Hello, I am working on a fillable form in Acrobat XI. I have been able to figure out how to make some fields auto-calculate using simplified field notation. However, I do not have much experience...
View ArticleLinking a FDF file to a PDF
I have a MySQL database that contains records which I been able to export into a proper FDF file using PHP code examples I have found on the web. The example I have used relies on the PDFTK program to...
View ArticleAcrobat Forms - javascript to hide/unhide text box if any one of a number of...
I have a form which I am designing in Acrobat 9 which has a section where there are three questions, each with a pair of radio buttons - one for 'yes' and one for 'no'. They are in the style of a check...
View ArticleAcrobat javascript runs in Acrobat but not Reader
Hello, I have a file that I have created to run a code and fill in an engineering drawing. The code I have created works perfectly fine on my computer with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC but, when I send it to...
View ArticleSort bookmarks alphabetically
I have several major bookmarks and quite a few subbookmarks below each of the major bookmarks, and the subbookmarks need to be alphabetical within their major bookmark category. I've not been able to...
View ArticleDouble arbitrary mask question...
Hello, I have a field where I want the user to only input in the format N999 or R999, where 999 is any number between 000 and 999.Additionally I would like the letter to be upper-case always. I can...
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 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 Articlecustom calculations questions
I am working on a time calculation sheet for some employees and i am having some issues. to start I have the employees starting time say 7:30 am but if they come late it is a deduction which i have...
View ArticleHow do I eliminate save option after signature and also prevent signature if...
Hello: Two part question: 1) What javascript could I use to get rid of a save option after placing one's signature? I already have a save button at the very end of the from and I don't want to annoy...
View ArticleSlovak date locale issue
I'm creating a series of form files with an automatically updating date. When the update button is pressed the following single line is run:this.getField("date").value = util.printd("date(sk-SK){MMMM...
View ArticleJavaScript Syntax error
Im gettings a syntax erro and cant figure out why. var a = this.getField("P1.B1U"); //checkbox var b = this.getField("P1.EBreak1Min"); var c = this.getField("P1.Break1Min"); var d =...
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 ArticleThis worked just fine in Acrobat Pro 9 but doesn't work in X. What gives?
I hate Acrobat X. I am getting stupid errors and am missing all sorts of metadata functionality. I can't even browse (nevermind edit) metadata in Explorer, and see no solution for it anywhere on the...
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