attempting to populate a numerical field with input from a dropdown field and...
This is what I'm working with so far. The code lines are simple enough, but as I expand this to it's full size (accounting for every combination of variables) the result field seems to choke and won't...
View ArticleBookmark and its properties
Hi, I have created bookmark in pdf with multiple levels. After run the script the bookmark properties shown as below. But I want to set the properties as the below image. Code : tell application...
View ArticleNot setting value of form field unless tabbed out of
I have a script that validates a pdf document. The problem I am having is that the form field is not updating its value unless I moved to another field or tab out of it. Can I force this update to...
View ArticleDo I need to use javascript to get a text field in a PDF form to aut fill...
I have a form for booking appointments and would like the date field to automatically fill withtoday's date and to print. I have set the text field's format to "Date" and when I place the cursor into...
View ArticleCheck that all required fields are filled before saving.
Hello, Good day to everyone. I normally do not have a problem finding answers online but I can't fond the answer im looking for on this one.I'm in search of a Java script or instruction on how to...
View ArticleADBC vs. IAC
I've got a project that needs to place data from an Access database onto a PDF form.Once users make a change to the PDF form, then I must create an XML file based on a schema for uploading to a website...
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 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 ArticlePrint multiple page ranges based on radio button group choices
Hi ... I have a PDF that is a combined application form made up of 6 separate forms. On the front page, I have 6 groups of "Yes / No" radio buttons. If the radio button for one or more of these groups...
View Articlevery new trying to make conditional required text
Very new at this. I am trying to create a conditional required text and hide certain boxes after filled out but still be able to access them when they are sent back to me. can anyone help?
View ArticleHandling Bookmark Levels
Hi, I want to add bookmark with multiple levels. In PDF, how to move one bookmark into another bookmark. How to move level 2 into level 1 using apple script in PDF??? If anyone knows pls help me. -...
View ArticleWhy are my radio buttons not renaming in pages spawned from a hidden template?
Hi Everyone, I am new to PDF forms, and have never before tried to use JavaScripts. However, I have been able to learn a lot and I have followed many threads and have almost accomplished what I want,...
View ArticleSearch sentences and hilite them
Hi. I have a list that contains some sentences.I want to search every sentence in the list from the PDF document and hilite them with javascript, how to do this??If it is a word to search, I know I can...
View ArticleChanging text field border color based on a dropdown value
I have a Dropdown menu with 4 choices of maintenance priority. With a javascript, I need to be able to select a "Priority" from a dropdown and then color a textbox border with an appropriate color....
View ArticleCreating a custom calculation script limited to two decimals
This question is really broader than the title. Here's what I'm trying to accomplish for an order form: Line 1: Number of products ordered (A).User indicates how many products he wishes to order. The...
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 ArticleHow do you convert numeric values into english words?
I am interested in creating a field in adobe acrobat that references a total dollar amount field. I want the java script to convert the numeric number into a written word, such as $59.59 as Fifty Nine...
View Articlefield validation before form submission
Upon clicking the "Submit" button on a form, I want to run a Javascript that first validates if all fields have been completed before copying and pasting user entries into an email. All seems to be...
View ArticleDelete named layers
Hello, I would like to run a script ( extendscript or apple script ) to removed specific layer or layers in a pdf. E.g a layer called "Varnish" some pointers or sample script would be massive help....
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