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Tue, Jan 22, 2008
3D inporting
I just purchased Acrobat 3D to use with Solidworks. Upon setting my system up my 3D parts and assemblies in Solidworks no longer would...
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
Printing Scrollable Fields in Forms
I have started working with forms. I created one form with several fields with scrollbars. However, when I try to print the forms, it...
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
Acrobat internet brouser
open pdf in firefox brouser...
Fri, Jan 18, 2008
Adobe Acrobat Pro 7.0.9 - PDFMaker Error
We are using Adobe Acrobat Pro 7.0.9. One of our users says:
The pdfmaker isn't working. It says "missing PDFmaker files. Do you...
Tue, Jan 15, 2008
installation
Remove 7.0 on Vista...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
File Name in Footer
Is there a way to automatically have the file name appear on a PDF in the footer and update if the name of the...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Auto tabbing is not working , why?
Thom -
Sorry about the script not being in the original question, but I have it now.
I am not sure as to why the auto...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
RE: pt Size/Baseline shift LiveCycle
Sorry to be resubmitting this question, I realize my first submission seemed misleading for what I wanted to accomplish
I am using LiveCycle 8.0 to...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Field labels
When inserting check boxes or text fields, the label "check box" or "text field" is always there. Can I disable it?...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Saving PDFs
How does one take one page from a PDF and save it?...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Autocad 3D
Hi we as a company are developing a web application where we want to show autocad drg of products in 3D. The customer should...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Urgent, animated camera help!
Dear 3D expert
How can I make a animated camera in pdf? Can you give me an example and tell me how to do it?...
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Acrobat Professional Version 8
Hello,
I have a query relating to Acrobat Professional Version 8. We have installed 5 licenced copies on 5 networked desktops in a call...
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
confused
how do i type on a document i downloaded?...
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
user text added to combo list?
is there a way to set up a combo box (dropdown) so that when a user enters custom text it will be saved and...
Sat, Jan 12, 2008
How can we organize nodes in 3DTK Model Tree?
How can we re-organize or move named nodes and parts up or down the model tree in 3DTK?
-Mike...
Sat, Jan 12, 2008
Changing pt size and superscript in Java
how can I change the pt size and raise up ® trademark character in text generated from a script?
The text from my dropdown...
Sat, Jan 12, 2008
CMYK vector art in LiveCycle?
can I use CMYK vector (.ai) graphics in a dynamic form created in LiveCycle?
I already know how to start as a pdf exported from...
Sat, Jan 12, 2008
disable save as command
how can i disable save as commond from file menu...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
Opening link in a pdf to a new window
We have a pdf publication in which we have ads which are linked to external websites. How do you have links within a pdf...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
Failure to Open up from Acrobat to Designer
At my work, we have Acrobat 7.0 and in it, I design forms using Designer. The problem I have encountered now a few...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
Subforms not appearing after form is saved and reopened with corresponding selected checkboxes, which have been scripted to make
I have created a form in Designer 7 and it is interactive when viewed as a PDF. Some subforms are hidden, unless triggered (via...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
Batch File Processing and Writing
I am attempting to write a batch file. I want the batch to look at a 5000 page document and specifically look at lines...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
pdf packages/file cabinet question
I need to understand how pdf packages and or file cabinets work. if i combine 3 existing files - pdf, excel and word...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
Uninstalling problems
When I try to uninstall Acrobat 8 Standard, which was preinstalled in my Vaio FZ18M, almost at the end of the uninstallation this message...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
Need help with fields on my form (date and check box)
I have 2 questions for you...I am working on a form with date fields and check box fields.
One field is a To and From...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
image field
I created a form in live cycle designer. I have added image fields so end users can attach photos onto the form. I have...
Thu, Jan 10, 2008
Forms info delivery as pdf
Once an online PDF form is filled in - how can I have the submitted information arrive populated into a form that looks like...
Thu, Jan 10, 2008
submitForm Customization - Help!
Tried copying various scripts to try to do what I want--this one seemed the closest but I'm a javascript beginner and not sure how...
Thu, Jan 10, 2008
Dropdown box script
Got this script off the Acrobat User Community courtesy of Thom Parker. I can adjust it to do what I need but it doesn't...
Thu, Jan 10, 2008
Interactive PDF- SENDING EMAIL
I got a great suggestion for displaying a blank email screen in an interactive PDF. (Create button, action="submit a form", mailto: as the URL)....
Thu, Jan 10, 2008
Excel form into Adobe form
I have an Excel file that has been designed with drop down fields. Can I import this file into Acrobat 8 Professional and...
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
PDF into an HTML page
how can i embed a pdf document into an HTML page?
Thanks in advance....
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
Creating a List
I am creating a form using Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional. I would like to add one drop-down box that lists 10 different store...
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
Custom calculation script question
Need help scripting in Acrobat 8P.
I have a list price field, discount field (end user will enter the percentage of discout (20, 25, 30,...
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
JS conditions for show/hide in forms
Hi,
I have an html form that has fields using JS conditions to show or hide.
I would like to know if this is possible to...
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
JavaScript for Calculated Text Field
I am making a form fillable and have a field that calculates the sum of other fields. It defaults to 0.0 when no information...
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
Acrobat Pro 8 scrollable text field printing and white box cover-up edits
I am using Acrobat Pro 8 on XP SP2 and don't have Adobe Products on networked computer. One problem I am having is the...
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
unable export data in Reader
I design a form in LiveCycle Designer, and I want to export form data after user fill the form in Adobe Reader.
I certificat...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Jump Links - bookmarks?
Is there a way to use bookmarks or some other tool to jump link to a particular page of a document. If the...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
IMPOSING PAGES
In Acrobat Pro 8.0 can you impose pages ffor printing?
(850) 245-0977
Wayne.Smith@FLDOE.org...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Referencing an open document from a menu level sub-function
I am having difficulty passing a document reference into another function.
I have written a function that calls several other functions and compiles their...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Auto tabbing not working, why?
I am not sure as to why the auto advance is not working in the following script. The alert box does appear when...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Auto advance to next field is not working, why?
I am not sure as to why the auto advance is not working in the following script. The alert box does appear when...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Hyperlinking on a PDF document
Can you hyperlink w/in an adobe document that was converted from a word perfect to a pdf?...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Navigate around in a PDF page online
Hi, Would like to know how to allow a PDF file to be navigated online as in: http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/pageview.aspx?issue=42162008010800000000001001
Thanks...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Interactive PDF- SENDING EMAIL
Is there javascript that I can attach to a button that would pop up a blank email screen? Would it be dependent on...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Make Booklet / Impose pages
Is there a way to impose pages in a PDF file using Acrobat Pro 8.0
(Running MAC OS !0) version 10.4.10)...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Want to use 'Comment & Markup tools'
When I go to 'View -> Toolbar ->More Tools' and want to select the 'comment and markup tools' It says, only available when doc...
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
can't get field value by javascript
how to get the field value? I write a javascript, but can't get field value.
var f = this.getField("DateTimeField1");
app.alert("val:"+f.value);
I find the text of the alert...
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Computer & User Name (Environment Variables)
How can I automatically place the Computer Name and Windows User Name in a text field?...
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
update acrobat 8.0 to 8.1.1
can I update my adobe acrobat professional from 8.0 to 8.1.1?
If so where can I get the update download?...
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Forumla - Calculations
I'm using JavaScript. I've created boxes and named them a,b,c,d and e and used this formula for each one.
if(ALI.rawValue=".51"){a.rawValue="L";}
if(ALI.rawValue>=".75"){a.rawValue="MED";}
if(ALI.rawValue>=".86"){a.rawValue="H";}
if(ALI.rawValue>=".96"){a.rawValue="VH";}
Now I want box F formula...
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Attachment linking
How do I create a link to an attachment in such a way that it will open the native application and the document itself...
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Acrobat in Word 2007
I'm having a difficult time getting the "Acrobat" tab to appear in Word 2007. The tab is visible in all other Office 2007...
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
A problem about customize field
I want to define a hijri date field that display hijri date string. I want to know whether the livecycle designer can invoke java...
Sun, Jan 6, 2008
Importing Word Docs with graphics (JPG files)
When I import a Word Doc into Robohelp (I can't get to the forum). It looks fine in the authoring section, but when you...
Sun, Jan 6, 2008
forms - attachment
Forms - they have turned into .xml attachments (used to be .pdf). I have tech. comm. suite and its happened on two different computers....
Sat, Jan 5, 2008
Web-based form transmittal tools
I need to submit fillable PDF form data from a free Acrobat reader to a .Net web application. I have successfully done this...
Sat, Jan 5, 2008
Need to programatically click a Submit button
I need to be able to programatically click a Submit button in a Acro Form. The submit button is configured to submit the...
Sat, Jan 5, 2008
“ReferenceError: TF_MAIL_NOT_AVAILABLE is not defined” when loading PDF form
Hi,
I need to fill a PDF form from ISTAT (Italian Institute of Statistics), which has my personal data (personal code, Name, Address and so...
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
Javascript Question
I'm trying to make a shopping list. One page one i have fields text1-text50. On the other pages i have grocerie items. Corn, beef,...
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
Form Text Field with character counter
I have Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional and LifeCycle Designer 7.0. I am using LifeCycle to import a WORD document in to create a form....
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
Form Field
How to add a form field that will auto update its date & time....
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
Creating an Index
How can I create an index for a book using v8 professional?...
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
folder level script not recognizing open docs
I am having difficulty with a folder level script. I created a function to count all fields except buttons. In the debugger console it...
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
Dropdown/Email
I am new to Adobe Acrobat Pro 8, LiveCycle, and JavaScript. I have created a grading form for use on a tablet pc...
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
Deactivation
My hard drive died on my old computer. I want to use the Acrobat 8 Professional software I bought on my new computer....
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
Reinstall software on a new computer
am i able to install Adobe on another computer (new) after i delete it from my existing laptop (old)? do i need a new...
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
Attachment on a form
I created a form for my clients to fill out and I want to add a button where they can click, browse their computer...
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
Checkmarks
Good Afternoon,
When I add a checkmark to a PDF form, it shows only on the page on the screen, but not when printed. ...
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
Hyperlinks in Adobe 7 Standard
How can I modify an internal link using Acrobat 7 Standard? I've created a table of contents to 375 individual pdfs from our network,...
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
signature box
i need to add a signature box to a pdf file - not my signature, just a box for someone else - how do...
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
Calculation event based on check box
I'm using Designer 7.0, and have tried to enter a javascript calculation event for a check box field. The purpose is to calculate...
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
HTTP POST in standalone Acrobat/Reader (Not in the browser)
I asked this question a few weeks ago but did not get much useful information, so I will try once more.
When I post data...
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
Batch Processing
Is it possible to apply batch processing to a group of documents by just clicking on a button in a custom toolbar? I need...
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
flash video
I have a flash video that I would like to embed into my pdf document. However, my flash video has several files that make...
Tue, Jan 1, 2008
File Name for Safe File button
Dear AUC,
Like several other postings, I want to put a "Save As" button in forms. Users should be able to hit the button...
Tue, Jan 1, 2008
25th Anniversary Adobe newsletter
Is it possible the 25th Anniversary newsletter posted by Adobe http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/history/newsletter/
to be saved for view as a PDF file with the same cool effect...
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
Automatically add Stamp to all pages of PDF
Hi,
I have a 70 page document, which I need to apply the same logo "stamp" to.
How can I add it to all pages, in...
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
working with spellcheck and dictionary in JS
I have set up a basic spell check/commenting script using online examples. I'm getting an enormous number of false positives for technical terms, and...
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
Acrobat doesn't work with Vista
I installed Acobat Professional 7 on a Vista Home Premium laptop and when I try to printa page from the Internet it says "For...
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
Error Message - problem reading this document (14)
I received an email attachment in .pdf format and when I try to open it and print the document I get an error message...
Sun, Dec 30, 2007
Data Base to PDF
I have a business that requires the customer to fill in an ASP agreement form on line. This info is written to SQL using...
Fri, Dec 28, 2007
Changeable checkbox background
I'm trying to create a checkbox that the text field background color has three option dependent/interactive with on the end user's answer. (Red for...
Fri, Dec 28, 2007
Flip pages effect
How you can achive the fliping pages effect clicking a button to make transition look like flipping through a book .
We have create some...
Fri, Dec 28, 2007
Adobe Acrobat Distiller 5
I got this error msg when distilling a file, what does it mean?
%%[ Error: rangecheck; OffendingCommand: image; ErrorInfo: Decode --nostringval-- ]%%
Stack:
-dict-
-mark-...
Fri, Dec 28, 2007
Converting Office 2007 files to PDF's using Acrobat 5.0
I have Adobe Acrobat 5.0 using Windows XP and Office 2007. Can I convert Word and EXCEL files to PDF's? If so,...
Thu, Dec 27, 2007
text protection in forms
I have some interactive forms that I want to put on our web site. Immediately to the right of our logo, is our...
Thu, Dec 27, 2007
Printing Problem
how can i find rgb mode in adobe acrobate...
Wed, Dec 26, 2007
email pdf's from acrobat
My question is:
I have a user that would like to email PDF's from Adobe Acrobat without attaching the PDF to a new email message...
Wed, Dec 26, 2007
App Folder Level Scripts and using 'this.' statements
I am running into two problems with a folder level script.
Problem #1
I have a folder level script in the app folder and it...
Wed, Dec 26, 2007
Text field prepend append
Is it possible to add a character to a fillable text field? for instance a text filed asks for name so they type John,...
Tue, Dec 25, 2007
Problem With Form Fields - calculation
I a form and am having a number of problems:
1. When I hit the reset button I get the error messages:
a. "The value entered...
Mon, Dec 24, 2007
Combine data to PDF form on Server Side
I have created a pdf form (Acrobat 8) and put it on my server (unix/linux). I want to combine data from the database...
Mon, Dec 24, 2007
calculate for every CPU entered add a value
The forms at http://doit.missouri.edu/software/sales/autocad.pdf I want to calculate for every CPU entered add a value. Here is a very similar script from the attached...
Mon, Dec 24, 2007
User enter a CPU calculate a value
I have a software oder form at http://doit.missouri.edu/software/sales/autocad.pdf I need to calculate in $400 to the AutoCad subtotal when the user enters the CPU...
Sun, Dec 23, 2007
drop down list to be added to a form
hi i created a form NOT in live cycle (adobe 8 professional) and now i need to add a drop down list in a...
Sat, Dec 22, 2007
extract pages
i upgraded to adobe reader 8 and i cant find the option how to extract pages from a PDF...
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Date Subtraction
I'm currently using Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional. I created a document which contains two dates - (1) today's date and (2) Birth Date....
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Tabbing Order
I am trying to change the tab order in a form. When I select the "Select Object tool" and right clicking on field. I...
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Reducing document file size
I scanned a paper document into a pdf document, resulting size of pdf file is about 108 MB. In Acrobat 8.1, I used...
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Drop-down list Manipulation
I am making a form in LiveCycle and was wondering, if I have two drop-down lists, how can I make it so that when...
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Fillable Forms-Acrobat 8.0 Pro
Is there a way to limit or hide the box outline in the fillable form process, as far is the box being hidden from...
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
I need to calculate if a field has a CPU number entered(or if anything is entered)add $400.00 in the sub total.
Here is a tough one: I need to calculate if a field has a CPU number entered(or if anything is entered)add $400.00 in the...
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Need author name to be included in my pdf.
When making a pdf (in Indesign)by using 'export'it does not automatically fill in the Author. How do I get it to do this? If...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Version 8 Fillable PDF's
I have Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard. How do I make a fillable PDF with this version. I can't find the Form Tool...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Alternative to tool tip
I created a form in LifeCycle Designer 8. The pilot group commented that the tool tips are difficult to read - if the cursor...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Convert scanned pdf doc to editable Word
I have a doc which was scanned to pdf.
I need to convert this pdf to an editable Word doc. There are images- a straight...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Official JavaScript Reference 8.0?
Is Adobe going to be publishing an "Official JavaScript Reference" for 8.0?
I can't seem to find it. I have it for Version 7.0 and...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Adobe Professional 6
How do i stop Adobe Professional 6 from downloading files automatically when i try to open a PDF file from a website. I will...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Text Overflow Or Auto Tabbing Capable?
Does anyone know if a text field can be linked together like for text overflow or auto tabbing? If so could you please...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Hyperlinks
I have Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional in which I use to pdf our documents and upload them on to our intranet. I recently...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Tweaking the Acrobat "Loop Up" function.
Is there anyway to tweak Acrobat's built in lookup function. I just discovered this today that if a right click on a word in...
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
HTTP Post in a PDF
When I do an HTTP Post from a PDF that is opened within Reader itself (as opposed to through a browser), the page that...
Wed, Dec 19, 2007
Acrobat 8 Standard serial numbers
How do I obtain the full serial number for Acrobat version 8? There seems to be a set of numbers missing...
Wed, Dec 19, 2007
Compare Documents…/Text Differences/Side-B-Side" format, …Cross-outs and Underlines problem
When I use "Compare Documents…" in the "Text Differences/Side-B-Side" format, the Cross-outs and Underlines are so thick that 8-10 pt. type is often impossible...
Wed, Dec 19, 2007
If Then Else Statement
I am working with Acrobat 5 designing a form.
I have a list box were the user gets to select a particular account number from...
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
WebForm to PDF
Hi
I need to pass information from a webform through php or cgi script and delivery it to email in form of a PDF or...
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
emailing form
How do I set up the email button if the sender does not use email such as Outlook but uses gmail.com or yahoo.com. I...
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
TouchUp Object tool - goes to Illustrator not Photoshop
I have a pdf that was created in Pagemaker 7. When I go to tools, advanced editing, touchup object and hold down the...
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
current time feild
Please help. I'm using acrobat designer 8.0, and i can't figure out the current date/time field. I'm making forms interactive, and at the bottom...
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
Enable comments as a default
Is there a way to enable comments in Reader as a default option In Acrobat Pro so that when I creat them that option...
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
submit pdf
Is it possible to have a button on the pdf that will SUBMIT the entire pdf file to the server or email it? I'm...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
PPT 2003 to PDF
Had some real problems when printing from Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2003 to Adobe Acrobat 2007. When it came up as a PDF much to...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Stamps
Is it possible to create a stamp that contains a fillable field? I'd like to be able to add a stamp that has...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Calculations stop working????
I have a simple form with a one text box calculating the total of check box export values (on the calculate tab using the...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Routing a form for approval
Can you route a PDF form? I created a form that requires several approvals using a digital signature. Is there a way to route...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Address for submit button shows up twice
I am using the submit button to submit a form as a PDF via email. The form was created using LifeCycle Designer 8. Lotus...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Sending information when a link is clicked
What is the best way to send information to an external process/application when a link is clicked in a PDF file?...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Check box fields
I've created a form in In Design and duplicated it in Word (pretty much). It has multiple check boxes. How to I get Acrobat...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
PDF SIZE
A Pdf document of 500 MB run slower than one of 5 MB?...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
saving to a sharepoint portal site
I am using Adobe 8.1 and when I try to save a PDF to our Sharepoint site via a NEtwork places link the operation...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Auto Update V8
Hi
We have deployed Adobe Reader V8 across our company 1500 installations and have found that we need to turn the Auto Updater off ...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Cross-Platform Context-Sensitive Help with a PDF
We have a large PDF file with lots of reference material. We want to create context-sensitive help in a GUI, so that the links...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Clearing form fields.
How do you make all the form fields empty when the user begin enter data in adobe reader? I used adobe 8 professional acroform...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Bookmarks from Scanned PDF
Is there a tool/product to create bookmarks automatically from a scanned pdf?...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Adding Text to Textframe with C#.NET
Hi, I am developing an indd file programatically with C#.NET. I am importing an XML successfully and want to design the indd file with...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Changing Printer properties
Hi Thom or whoever can help me, Can you please reply this query which is:-
Can you please tell me how can I "fake out...
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
De-activation error
I am trying to de-activate Adobe Acrobat Professional 8 from one system. So that I can use the license key at another system.
But...
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
Display a page in a popup Window
Hi
I would like to allow a user to click on an object (eg. hyperlink / image) on an acrobat page - which would bring...
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
Acrobat rescales my image documents. Why?
For a long time, I have created PDFs for presentations of layout for on line viewing or for email attachments, by creating 72 dpi...
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
connect to email
when trying to send my pdf by email I get a message that says acrobat is unable to connect to my email. How do...
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
Saving package file in Acrobat 8.0 Prof
I have been working with Acrobat 8.0 Prof for a couple of weeks and now I have a problem while saving a package file....
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
Forms
I created an online form for my clients. When I receive the completed form via email, it is in a different format....
Sat, Dec 15, 2007
Changing Tab order or fillable form
I just found the article about creating a fillable form with Acrobat Pro 8 - Great _ I really needed this. I use...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
save as..
when i try to resave a pdf ready file,the file size decreases...why? (using acrobat 8 professional)...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Highlight without OCR
Is it possible to use a "highlight" feature in Acrobat Standard (or professional) without sending a scanned document through OCR? I review hundreds, and...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Editing a logo and text in acrobat
I have a 3 page interactive application form that originally had another company's name and logo. I was able to remove them on...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Word hyperlinks in a PDF Package
When I convert Word documents (individually) to PDF (v8.1 Professional), hyperlinks work fine. However, when I combine Word files in a PDF Package,...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Scanning to PDF with Fujitsu ScanSnap
We are using a Fujitsu ScanScap to scan a number of documents to pdf format. Often one or more pages within a scan...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Positive & Negative totals
Hi, I have a PDF form that has a number of calculations that end in a total that could be a positive or negative...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Javascripting Snapshot
Is there a way to specify the area for a snapshot using javascript, and then have this snapshot pasted back into the pdf in...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Reducing size of digital photos
Lori,
I have been trying to reduce the size of digital pictures to attach to Emails by selecting 'smaller file'. This doesn't seem to work...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Managing highlighted information
Hi,
I am a research scientist and I have assembled a library of thousands of research articles published in PDF format. I am currently using...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
fillabe forms that won't fill
I am trying to fill in a form that the preparers insist is a fillable - from the address: nazierainsurancesettlement.com
The document properties show...
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Changing printer properties through Javascript
Q: Q: Hi..I need to change the properties of my printer through javascript. I am using Adobe Acrobat 8.0 proffesional. I need to find...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Move PDF pages?
I'm using AB8. I have 71 TIFs in an AB file, but they are not not in proper sequence. How can...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
consecutive numbering documents
I want to consecutively number mulitple pages of documents that have been provided to me using my printer...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
auto populated third field based on second field
Hello, I would greatly appreciate reply to the following question.
I have a combo box, based on the selection of this combo box a text...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
ditigal id
How do i sign with ditigal ID - one document thre signatures...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Where is Acrobat Pro 8.1 pulldown menu button in AutoCAD 2008?
With a new install of Acrobat Pro 8.1, how do I get the 'Adobe PDF' or 'Acrobat" pulldown menu button to install in AutoCAD...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Change default "Save As" folder
I need to change the default "Save As" folder in a rights-enabled PDF document sent via email. I would like the user's desktop...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Missing PDFMaker files
Hi, I am using 8.1.0 Standard with Office 97 running Windows XP Pro. When trying to create a PDF from a file or combine...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Button to Highlight required fields
I am trying to create a button that highlights all the required fields ,however,the Java script that I have is not working. Can...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
javascript for email subject from text field
Using javascript I need a script to AutoFill the Subject in email submit button. using this method app.alert("Launching your e-mail program.", 3, 0)
this.mailDoc(
false,
"", "",...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Create a PDF from a list of links in a csv file
I have a csv file that are links to web site addresses. These web site addresses are actually pdf files. I'd like...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Livecycle not opening
The Following Quesetion was asked in March, '07. I have the same problem and the answer below does not solve. I can...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Changing properties of a printer through javascript
Q: Hi..I need to change the properties of my printer through javascript. I am using Adobe Acrobat 8.0 proffesional. I need to find out...
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
Forms Submit HTTP
Hi
I have a form with a text and an image field.
After entering a value in the text field and selecting a new GIF file...
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Run Acrobat batch-sequece via Wndows Scheduler?
Is is possible to run an Acrobat Professional 7.0 batch-sequnce from Windows-XP scheduler?...
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Audio Java Script
I have add a page action, when page open to play a sound.
My proplem it is, every time I have to come back at...
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
.xml conversion to PDF problem. Internet Explorer 7 somehow is the cause?
System info: Windows XP Service Pack 2
I’ve recently installed Internet Explorer 7 onto my computer and ever since then, I cannot convert .xml documants...
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
removing watermarks from pdf image document
hi....
i have an document which has been scanned and the horizonatl and vertical line watermarks have been insterted in it and have been saved...
now...
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Making fields un required if the are hidden:
Making fields un required if the are hidden:
I have some required fields that are visible when users click radio payment options, otherwise hidden. I...
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Setting properties of printer Simplex to Duplex
Hi..I need to change the properties of my printer through javascript. I am using Adobe Acrobat 8.0 proffesional. I need to find out that...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
Overlapping Combo boxes
What do I have to do in order to have several combo boxes/pick list overlap but when the file is flattened only show the...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
Is it possible to have a button highlight required fields before printing?
How can I make a button in Adobe Acrobat Professional 7 to highlight all required fields before the form is printed out?...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
PDF custom page size from Word using 8.1.0 Professional
I am using Acrobat Professional 8.1.0 and am having a problem pdf'ing from Word to a custom page size. I have created a custom...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
Scripting For AutoFill Of Email Subject/Body Using Form Data - Adobe Designer 7
I am using Adobe Designer 7. I want to be able to populate the Subject and Body of the email message that is...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
uninstalling acrobat 8.1 pro
How can I uninstall acrobat 8.1 trial and not leave any remnants behind?...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
Problems with TouchUp Tool
I am using Acrobat 8 and having problems with the TouchUp Text tool. I've used it before and it's worked fine, but now it...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
automatic highlighting formfields in reader
I'm looking for a function to activate the highlight function of the acrobat reader automatically when opening our pdf-form.
Many of our users don't...
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
Emailing Forms with .PDF Format
How do you create a form using the "Email" functionality and allow the recipient to receive the email as a .PDF attachment as opposed...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
LiveCycle Form Submit as PDF
I created a form in LiveCycle (Acro 8 Pro). I want the user to send the data as a pdf attachment, when clicking...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Snapshot Tool
We are printing a document we created as a HTML report on the and printed to a PDF.
We use the Snapshot Tool...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
LiveCycle 8 - Link to PDF to open in a separate window
I am using Acrobat Professional 8.1.0 and LiveCycle Designer 8. I have created an online form which users will access via our web site,...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Page file missing using saveAs with JPG format
I have an application running in production environment. We have a Form with 3 pages. I use a folder level Javascript with the instruction...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Add an object to an existing 3Dtoolkit model tree?
How can I add or insert an object or assy to an existing model tree in toolkit? I can delete items and change materials....
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Printing Duplex on a printer setup as Default Simplex
Hi,
I want to know,How to write javascript to control the printer setting and always get form print as Duplex. I am using Acrobat 8.0...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Convert PDF to Word document
I have been using Acrobat 7.0 professional edition. Please let me know how to convert PDF document to Microsoft Word document, so I can...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Saving Form Data Using Adobe Reader
Is there any way for a user to save data using Adobe Reader that is entered in a PDF form created in Adobe Pro...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Use "Small Caps" format on text in Acrobat forms
Is it possible to use "Small Caps" formatting on text in Acrobat fields (text, combo boxes, etc,)? I am using Acrobat 7 Pro...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
text box size
I have been using acorbat Pro for a few months to create forms for our office. Suddenly last week whenever I create a...
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Can't open pdf from outlook express
When I click onto a pdf from outlook express I get this error message:
C:\Documents and Settings\HP Administrator\Local Settings\temporary internet files\content.IE5\MG1ZEX28\filename.pdf is not a valid...
Sun, Dec 9, 2007
Leaving Typewriter On
I use the typewriter function all the time, and I just upgraded to Acrobat Pro 8.1, from the previous version. How do I leave...
Sat, Dec 8, 2007
Acrobat 5.0 And Windows Vista
Is there a driver for Windows Vista I can download so my Acrobat 5.0 will work in Vista?
It worked fine in XP....
Sat, Dec 8, 2007
Upgrade from Acrobat 5
I have just purchased a new pc with Windows Vista and have discovered that my Acrobat 5 is incompatible. How do I upgrade...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Distiller
i am running on vista home premium 32bit and have downloaded the trial of acrobat 8 professional, when i try to make a pdf...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Databases and LiveCycle Designer 8
What if I want to link individual fields in a LiveCycle Designer form (converted from a Microsoft Word document) say, to an Access 2007...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
connecting a form with a repeating subform into access database
I made a form that my clients can use with AdobeReader8 to create barcoded labels and Submit by Email. But to make this procedure...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Highlighting Trouble
I have a field where the scripts are written as follows (for highlight the field once they enter it and unhighlight when they leave:
enter=
DayPhone.border.edge.color.value...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
extended Reader usage rights
Greetings -
I read with great interest Ted Padova's article dated Sept. 2006 regarding extending Reader usage rights. Specifically, the 500 maximium...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Disabling keyboard navigation
I need to create a PDF where keyboard navigation (up, down, enter - anything that advances the page) is disabled. Navigation needs to...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Dynamic Stamps - Is There An Alternate Code To Show Date?
Hi, I've created a custom dynamic stamp which when used shows a person's name and current date by using the Javascript code from Acrobat's...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Save As Revisited
How do you insert a "save as" button in your form that brings up the "save as" dialog box under a specified path. For...
Fri, Dec 7, 2007
Restrictions on Adobe Reader 8.1
I have a PDF which I don't now the version or the software created it. when I open it with Adobe Acrobat 8.1 professional...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Page function in subforms
A worker in another department has created a couple of different forms. On both forms she added the custom "Page N of M"...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Data connection using datadirect 32-bit Sequelink 5.4
I'm having trouble doing a data connection using Filemaker 8 database backend, I'm using a datadirect 32-bit Sequelink 5.4. My database currently is...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
can't open PDF file easily
I am having a similar problem. When I click on a PDF file that I created of one I received by email, Word...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Replacing a Photo within a PDF layout
I want to email a pdf to clients that will open the same no matter what version of Acrobat they have. Basically I have...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Printing Traceability
Does anyone know if there is a way to trace multiple users printing of a document by their user name being printed on each...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Shared Review & Signatures
When a document is sent for shared review, is there any way for the reviewers to place a signature and have it save with...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Acrobat 8 Professional and livecycle designer 8
i would like to have a specific field example: ("company Name") in multiple documents linked to each other. Meaning, if I have 50...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Making Collections created in Organizer available to other users (without combining the files)
Say I have a number of forms that are available on a network. On my own machine, I have allocated them between...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Secure CD distributed text doc w/ limited printing then expiration
120607
Hi,
I hope you can help me and I thank you in advance for your time.
I need to provide a CD distributed text document that...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Detect if javascript is enabled
How can I detect if they have javascript enabled? If they dont, I cannot do this with javascript I would think. Is there...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
PDF document security
How do I setup/create a PDF file encrypted with a digital certificate and limit readability by a number of recipiants that also have the...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Adding options to Acrobat context menus
Hello. I would like to use JavaScript to add some options to a right-click context menu in Acrobat. Specifically, I would like...
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Disable Preferences
Hi,
Can I disable the "Preferences" in adobe reader 7.0.9. I'm only using javascript to hide the preferences. But I'm afraid that user can...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Unable to VIEW in LiveCycle or check for Updates
A coworker of mine just had Adobe 8.0 Pro installed on her Win2K PC. While designing forms on her PC, I noticed she...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Cell naming/binding in Livecycle
In Adobe 8.0 it shows templates (eg .. Invoice) which have built in sum calculations. I noticed the cells are all in a...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
"renderable text" error on OCR in 7.0
Does 8.0 Standard get rid of the "renderable text" problem that shows up in 7.0 Standard when a bates numbered doc is sent through...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Auto recognize fields default font?
Hello
Auto recognize fields acrobat 8.0 defaults to helvetic font. Is there a way to changes this? I can change the default for placing fields...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Landscape oriented Docs ' PDF Coversion in 2007
I am unable to convert word 2007 document, a brochure which is in landscape orientation to PDF. I am able to convert all other...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Adobe Reader 8 Printing problem
First, a note : You don't list Adobe Reader 8 in your list of products, so I had to list under a different product...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Creating an Email Address Format to the text box Formatting
I am trying to create a form that requires a person Email Address, I was wondering what I have to do to the text...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Forms: Need text box info to appear then disappear once information is inputed
I am trying to make a form where users can fill in there information. I need the text box to tell the user...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Measuring Distance Accuracy
How can you change the number of decimal places displayed by the Distance Tool?...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Adobe Error Report - Must Shut Down
I have tried to load Reader 8.1 onto my Windows XP multiple times from both the Internet and CD but continue to get the...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
"history" remains empty
Hi,
I use Acrobat pro 7.0 (version 7.0.9) and recently got problem in using the "history" in the "organizer": history remains empty. It used to...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Placing Javascript in an FDF
I'm currently sending an FDF response to a form to tell the user (Acrobat Reader) that their data has been collected by the server...
Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Dynamic behaviour on master pages not working
Up until recently I had been able to hide/show subforms on a master page at runtime, but for some reason, it now no longer...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Can we insert table/image into Text field with Rich Text format?
Can we insert table/image into Text field with Rich Text format?
This feature is very necessary to our users, since we use eForm as document...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
scanning paper size
I use an HP 7130 printer/scanner and have used Adobe Acrobat 6 Professional with it perfectly. I upgraded to Professional 8 and when I...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Summing using FormCalc in LiveCycle Designer 8.1
User created a form in LiveCycle Designer 8.1 and when trying to sum up a few cells using formcalc gets the following message "Script...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Error message: SaveAs failed to process this document. No file was created.
I have a pdf that I'm trying to convert to a word format. I am consistently getting a "failure to create file" error. I...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Save As Dialog Box
Please advise me how to disable PDF from opening automatically in IE or Acrobat reader? I want dialog box to appear everytime which...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Automatically populated field
I am creating a very basic, editable form in Acrobat for a client on an existing PDF that they sent to me. For one...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
online faxing for acrobat
I have Acrobat 6 and usually just use it to save files as JD Edwards (Oracle) attachments, and make a few notes on those...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Export to Excel
I am using Adobe 7.0 Standard. I have a 360 page document and when I "select all" then ask it to export to...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
How can I create an image file from image field data
I have used LiveCycle Designer to create a form with an imageField and several text fields. I have a submit button that allows users...
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Repost of question- Form Fields Remember Previous Entries.
Hi... Already posted this question once but the response did not answer the question. The response was on how to hide and show fields....
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Editing text in PDF documents
I have a foreign language translation agency. I translate English language PDF documents into other languages, which leads me to several font-related questions...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Font size in text field (in form)
Im using live cycle and i want to change text field font size in form but the biggest size whats working is 72....
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Viewing issues using internet explorer as a pdf viewer
I am running a Windows 2003 server hosting remote desktop. Users can open pdf's with 8.1.1 reader and the internet explorer. When a third...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
“Go to a 3D view” Javascript
I am looking for a way to change 3D views using JavaScript. I want to obtain similar result as the predefine action (Go to...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Font sizes in text boxes
I tried creating a text box but the text is too large. I have the 'Form' toolbar up but the font size selection is...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Text Touch Up tool doesn't work
Hello, I'm having problems with the Text Touch up tool in Acrobat Professional 8.0. When I select the tool and then try to...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Hidde first page
I am working on a form using lifecycle designer 8.1 and I want to use the first page as an entry mask for general...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Non printing, fields initially filled with field names?
I am using Acrobat Professional 8 to create my form. My apologies is this is an easy thing but I can't seem to find...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Acrobat dialog
Is there a way to capture the information from an Acrobat Dialog? For example, is there a way to capture a string from the...
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
adding third-party control to livecycle designer
Hi,
I developed forms with PDF417 barcodes. I need to replace the barcodes with third-party barcode control (long story)! I can get the barcode source...
Sun, Dec 2, 2007
printer
New to this and am a bit confused. I have used Acrobat 6.0 standard and use the feature that creates a seperate printer, and...
Sun, Dec 2, 2007
form submission
I would like to submit a section (or page ) of a form instead of the whole form to various email addresses...
Sun, Dec 2, 2007
Pro 7.0.9 Error
Using WinXP, and Acrobat Pro 7.0.9, every time I try to look at a PDF file online I get a memory error saying cannot...
Sun, Dec 2, 2007
Vista Question
I got a new laptop with Vista. I am trying to install my adobe 7.0 professional and it won't work with my Microsoft...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Pop-up images in PDF?
I'm looking for a way to integrate large images in an ebook PDF (not meant for print).
Ideally, the user would click the image thumbnail...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
xfa forms and 3d annotation interaction.
Dear expert,
I tried embedding the 3d annotation in live cycle designer form and could not succeed. So what I did is created pdf with...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Calculations in text boxes.
The following is being used in a form:
I am adding together numbers from a series of text boxes to show a result in a...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Missing Checkbox Form Fields from Word to PDF
When I convert a Word Document containing checkbox Form fields the "checkbox" feature is not captured. Please advise ASAP. Thanks!...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Fields the remember previous inputted data
Hi... I know how to create pdf that are fillable in Acrobat 8 Pro but how do you make the fields remember previous inputted...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Document Level Function failing only when called on form open
I have a document level function that works fine. I want to run that function when the document opens - so I made another...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Acrobat Slide Show
I've created a slide show of photos, but some of the photos are landscape and others portrait. I've rotated all images to view as...
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
OCR-Text Recognition
OCR Question here...Specifically, I would like to OCR Interrogatories so I can answer them without having to re-type the questions. I scan my...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Printing blank documents
I upgraded Adobe Acrobat from 7 to 8.1. Now when I print a PDF document, it prints blank. What is causing that,...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Acrobat 8 Prof Install
After installing Acrobat 8 Prof on a Vista, Business version, notebook, Word 2003 was disabled. Can only use Word 2003 in safe mode. How...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Creating markup symbol on mouse click
Dear expert,
When user mouse click on a 3d object I wanted to create a marker or symbol.What is the best way to achieve this...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Calling a document function at the document level
I am having trouble calling a function from the document level. I wrote a document level function. Then I created another document level script...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Acrobat 3D development issues
Dear Expert
We are planning to develop an 3D markup application for 3D graphics data using Acrobat 3D and we have some questions regarding this.
We...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Showing document size in Acrobat 8 Professional???
Help! In older versions of Acrobat, the file size would automatically appear in the lower left corner, so you could easily see the page...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Can I represent 3d data in PRC format?
Dear Expert,
I am novice to acrobat3d and PRC formats. The question is
I have 3d data available in Sql Server database. Now I want to...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
PDF navigation
In the PDF version of the adobe magazine, there are navigation tabs either along the bottom or side of the document. I would...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Set tab order on radio buttons
I submitted this question about 3 hours ago but it never showed up....sorry if this appears as a duplicate later.
Form created using Adobe Designer...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Buttons: Execute a menu item>View>Go To>Previous Document does NOT work
I'm desperately trying to create a BACK button to take users to the previous PDF file they opened. When I follow these steps:
Select...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Adobe Acrobat 7 professional
We have Adobe Acrobat 7 Professional. A form said we needed an update and so we downloaded Adobe reader 8. The form...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
creating pdf from MS project
Good day,
we tried to create a pdf from a ms-project file. Size of the plan is A1 (60*84 cm)The pdf is nearlly complete, but...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
"SaveAs" Button (Inside Form)
I have been trying to get my "SaveAs" button on my form to follow a specified path, while naming the file after a text...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Set tab order on a section of radio buttons
I have created a form using Adobe Designer and one section has multiple choices but the applicant is allowed to only choose one answer...
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
Using Acrobat 3D in ASP .Net application
Can we implement acrobat 3D with .Net web application? If yes, how can we do that?...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Page Attributes lost when opening Photoshop-generated pdf in Acrobat
I've created a tabloid-sized document in Photoshop CS3 (Mac) and saved it as a PDF. When I (or my local service bureau) attempt...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Creating PDF file from Excel worksheet
My Excel worksheet loses the last few rows when I convert to PDF from the PDFMaker icon.
I am using Excel 2003, Adobe Acrobat 7...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Read out Loud
Is there any way to disable Read Out loud function of Acrobat reader 8..1 for a entire group of computers. I work for a...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Cut and paste portions of text only?
Is it possible to cut and paste sections of text (for instance a column out of a table) in version 8? I want...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Standard Installation - Error 1316
I have attempted to install Adobe Acrobat 8 on my computer - Windows XP Pro SP2 - error message 1316 appears. In searching...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
11
Can we add a Header and Footer in pdf....
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Animation Saving
After i add my animation to my 3D model in Toolkit, I go to Save As and it says it saves the file but...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Mass Redaction
I have hundreds of pages that need to have column information redacted on each page (the information is in essentially the same place on...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Add 3D annotation to a pdf document using Javascript
Dear expert, Can I add a 3d annotation to a pdf document. To be specific what I want to do is invoke the...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
please take a look at this code
This is a question for Thom Parker.
I was using your code but it doesn't work exactly as I want it. My e-mail address...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Changing Shared Review Defaults
I've rolled out Shared Review in our company, but new users are not opening other reviews or seeing replies. Which means they're not benefitting...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Organizing files within a package
Is it possible to group together certain files within a PDF package? I have a document containing 8 volumes, each of which contain several...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Acrobat Form Query
Hi there - does anyone know if it is possible to embed an acrobat form into an email so it does not have to...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Disable Save as option in PDF
How to disable save as option in Adobe PDF...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007
How to edit an auto-populated field without affecting other fields?
Hi!
I am really new to Designer and I have a Time Sheet I need to get done by the end of this month, but...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Default Word conversion
I need to convert 100's of Word documents to PDF files. I was thinking I would convert them in batches of 20 or...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Memory leaks in Adobe Reader or Acrobat
Memory leaks.
One of our sister offices have some rather large PDF files that they must run through Infolinker to create thousands of internal links...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Exporting PDF to word - frames
When exporting a PDF to Word, I noticed that paragraphs and/or sections tend to get exported inside "frames". When you open the document...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Acrobat 8 - MacOSX 10.5 - can't print to PDF printer from Word
I run Acrobat 8 Pro on a new iMac intel core duo with MacOSX 10.5. Since re-installing and updating Acro Pro 8 on this...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
prevent pdf writing
Is there something I can inbed in an html file that will prevent the file from being written to a pdf. I work for...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Bookmarks and optimizer
Need your help. I need to see the whole pages on the side as "bookmarks" I used to be able to view the entire...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Framemaker, generating PS/PDF
Hello,
Acrobat 8.1.1
Win XP sp2 with all updates
Framemaker 7.2p158
The following "problem" came up:
using "print to file" from the print command in FM takes up 10...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Forms returned with empty form fields
I have created a form in LiveCycle Desinger 8.0. From adobe acrobat 8 I distribute the form with no problems. The recipient...
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Force Radio Button to a Text Field:
Force Radio Button to a Text Field:
I'm using adobe 8 professional acroform to create my form. I have created radio buttons with export value...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Excel to PDF conversion loses formatting an shadow boxes
Hello, I purchased Acrobat 8.0 Prof. to convert spreadsheets to pdf files. Unfortunately, when I convert to PDF my formatting is lost: ...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
"Convert to Adobe PDF" Takes Over Word AutoText
I'm using Acrobat 8 Pro and MS Word 2003. I use a lot of custom AutoText entries in Word to insert boilerplate text into...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
File Size Out of Control
I have had to delete and add pages to an existing PDF and also have made a few small text changes. The files size...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Scripting/forms
I need to write a script in a form to make a field required in a previous field had data entered? I am really...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Problems Conversion from PDF to Word
After I have converted my PDF to Word, the converted document resulted in several text boxes for each sentence instead of flowing sentences. ...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Problem printing to a network printer with javascript
Hi,
I have the following problem:
I have successfully added a javascript to a pdf in order to print it silently to a local...
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
asp.net with c#.net
in asp.net create one website in that put some like 10 checkboxes and one submit button.whenever u select submit button output is total number...
Sun, Nov 25, 2007
Adding color to plans?
Is it possible to take a large image of 2d engineering plans and color sections of the document with Acrobat? (Think rooms color...
Sun, Nov 25, 2007
Named destinations - caching problem?
I have a pdf with many named destinations in it. I want to link to these different named destinations from an html page.
This is...
Sun, Nov 25, 2007
PDF page size
I am using Windows XP Pro SP2 and Acrobat Professional 7.0.9, Distiller 7.0.5. I am now trying to creat a PDF file out of...
Sun, Nov 25, 2007
How to turn off function text selection for the hand tool
how to turn off function text selection for the hand tool. It is gray, I cannot un-check.
Thanks!...
Sat, Nov 24, 2007
Acrobat edit mode cluttered with buttons
I have a file with previews for about 30 items. In edit mode, all of these buttons are displayed at the same time. If...
Sat, Nov 24, 2007
Merge/Conbine files into PDF
How can I merge diferent files into one PDF file using the Acrobat 8.0? I've looked in the Distiller and Acrobat SDK documentation, but...
Fri, Nov 23, 2007
unable to create pdf
I receive the following error message each time I try to create a pdf:
AcroTray.exe-Entry Point Not Found
The procedure entry point .]Kelly@cratebarrel.112.2o7[1]. txt could not...
Fri, Nov 23, 2007
Slipstream updates 8.1 and 8.1.1 into Acrobat 8.0 Standard
Hi there, people!
I am wondering whether it is possible to slipstream updates into the main Acrobat installation. The idea is to...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
How can I distribute custom stamps for use on multiple computers?
Hi,
I have been through your "Creating a Custom Dynamic Stamp" article which i found easy to follow. Currently, if i create a custom stamp...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
Rectangle size trimming
Is there a way to adjust the rectangle size of a textField to fit the actual content?
I need to bordered a textfield with variable...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
About error in copying PDF file text contents
I've got a PDF text-copying problem. The PDF file is not protected, but when I copy its content to a text editor, they show...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
Highlighter tools greyed out
I am using Acrobat Pro. 7.0.9 and have a document that when opened all of the Highliter tool are greyed out how do I...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
Encoding Arabic to barcode
I have designed a form which includes a PDF417 barcode to encode the data. User will type in Arabic text. How can I encode...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
proofreading, integrating the changes to the original
Hi to you all !
I'm a proofreader-corrector, and i got a proofreading job to do on a pdf file. I work on Mac OS...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
Close PDF Document automatically after printing
hi Experts,
i have a problem:
I get from archiv a pdf Document and I want to print it. That work all correct.
But after print out...
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
Print Pdf-Files from C++ applikation
Hi,
i try to print something directly from a C++ applikation (VS6.0, Microsoft XP).
I tried to use the Adobe Printer, but that doesn`t work (Acrobat...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Check boxes for map layer visibility
I have created a layered map document from ESRI's ArcMap software and can view the layers in the layer tab, but want to add...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Incremental numbers
I have designed an invoice form in LiveCycle Designer and have a text field where I want to have an auto incrementing number. For...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Re: javascript - batch processing - merging PDFs
When I use batch processing and javascript to merge a PDF to different background PDFs (I have a large PDF of 4000 pages that...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
printing problem
when i try to print a window pops up title print to file, and it asks me for a "output file name." even if...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Security settings
I have livecycle designer 8 and wonder if i can set the security in an form so that nobody can change the layout of...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Using Text fields for URLs when submitting Forms
Is it possible to use a text field as the URL for the "submit a form" option in a PDF form? I want to...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
AcroPDF.ocx - hiding of printing
Hallo,
I have installed adobe reader 8.0 and I have referenced „AcroPDF.ocx“ in my VB6 project. I need to hide or disable printing buttons....
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Creating Desitnations within a page
I am using Acrobat 7 professional. I would like to set a destination to a place on a page, not to the top of...
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
Swap Tables (occuping same space) Depending on Radio Button Selection
I have a request from a client to swap tables depending on which radio button (only 2 options) is selected. The tables need...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Livecycle Drop-Down
I am currently using Livecycle and need to know some javascript. What I want to do is have a Drop-down list, that when an...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Saving comments
Just started using 8.1.1 and need to know how to edit a pdf file and save the comments from the reviewers if I don't...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Acrobat How too
how do you create a pop up balloon in acrobat. ie:
hover over some text and a callout appear / off the text and the...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Detecting Reader Plugins
I have a PDF form created in Acrobat 8 (not LiveCycle). The form has a submit button that generates an email and attaches an...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
WebDAV, SSL, and Macs vs PCs
We are trying to get a shared WebDAV review going with Macs and PCs. Our vendor has made a ASP.NET web application, but the...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
PDF libraries
I received a file from a customer which when opened in Acrobat 8.1, file properties, creator says it was PDFXC Library (version 2.5). ...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Creating PDF that modifies reader toolbar
Is it possible to create a PDF file so that, when it is opened by Acrobat Reader in a browser, can set the toolbars/buttons...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Embed 3D in Livecycle Designer
Can I embed a 3d pdf object in a livecycle designer form? I currently have version 7.0. Thanks...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Referencing scripted properties of fields
How do I reference a fields scripted properties. I would like to obtain the event properties (mouse up, on focus etc) of a field...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Exit a JavaScript
How do I exit out of a JavaScript code. In VB you simply put 'exit sub' but I haven't found the equivalent in JavaScript....
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Reference individual properties of duplicate fields
How do I obtain the unique properties (namely the rect) of two duplicate fields?
I have two duplicate fields in the same form (same name...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
two different fonts in a text box!
I have an online fillable form! The problem with it is that I want to use two different fonts(English & Native Language) but I...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
change file name before emailing
Hi,
When i use the email function inside a form, on executing it opens up a new mail message with form as attachment and named...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
linking excel spreadsheet to interactive form fields
Is it possible to auto populate fields in your document from an exsiting excel spreadsheet and also is it possible to therefore update information...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Different Form creators
When I create Forms I am directed to use LifeCycle Designer. I recieved a PDF Form today from another source and when I went...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Acrobat 6.0 and Reader 7.0 to open a pdf in IE or OE
Dear Expert.
I think this issue was posted already, but I couldn't find it.
Having Acrobat 6.0 and Reader 7.0, the pdf file in IE 7.0...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Recreating Forms in 8.0 Professional
Dear Lori,
I've created forms using Adobe 7.0 Professional. However, the end user does not have the ability to save the filled form. I...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Export Data from Multiple Forms
I have a form that users will fill out and save internally (on a network drive). I would like to manage the data...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Error with Email from Reader
I am using Windows XP, Acrobat Reader 8, GroupWise 6.1.
The problem is when I click on the email icon on Acrobat Reader 8, Groupwise...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
livecycle forms submitted via email as pdf
I'm a web designer and created a site for a client that I have also created a form in livecycle for them. This...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Exporting Comments or Saving Corrections
when reveiwing & commenting on a pdf file in which we don't have the word version how can we save those comments? I...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Shipping Calculations
I have a PDF form created using LifeCycleDesigner. This form is used for purchasing products and these products will be shipped. Is there any...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Email PDF attachments
I cannot send an email attaching a PDF file with either my AOL or Gmail accounts. It simply says sending... and nothing ever...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
arrow key in a barcode
Hi,
I have designed a form with a paper-based barcode, to export the form fields into another for in a web page.
In the page, there...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Word to PDF conversion using c#.net
I would like to Develope one ASp.net application written in C# ,where I would like to convert word documnet to pdf file.Please suggest me...
Sun, Nov 18, 2007
TOC Links not carrying over
I created a document in MS Word 2007 and when I convert it to .pdf it does not carry over the TOC links. ...
Sun, Nov 18, 2007
How to insert radio button data in to MS SQL
Hi Expert,
I would like to know how to insert radio button data (e.g yes or no) in to MS SQL by adobe interactive form.....
thank...
Sun, Nov 18, 2007
Changing Adobe 7 Reader back to default reader.
I'm a beginner when it comes to PDF form manipulation. I've recently purchased a PDF form file converter and it has become my default...
Sun, Nov 18, 2007
automatically populate fields
I have 3 combo boxes on my form. First box contains categories of diseases, second box names of the disease and third box...
Sat, Nov 17, 2007
Removing Reader-enabling and protection from PDF forms in a batch process.
My users want to save filled-in PDF forms which I have Reader-enabled, after adding protection.
Some users would like to export the data from the...
Sat, Nov 17, 2007
Missing PDFMaker Files
I'm trying to create a PDF from Word 2003 using Vista.
I receive a message stating PDFMaker Files Missing.
I ran the updates and I'm still...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Greyscale parts of images print as black (Mac)
PDFs printed on my Mac PowerBook (OS 10.4.10) show solid black where greyscale shadows etc in images have shown on screen. Text is unaffected....
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Carrying over Info
How do you populate information from one form field to another in LiveCycle? Like on page one of my form it has client name,...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
PMS Colors and Text Fields
Is there a way to apply PMS colors to a Text Field in Acrobat 8 Pro? Or import a Pantone library into Acrobat?...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Comments box opens with form
I have a pdf form that every time it opens, the comments box opens even though there are no comments. It's easy to...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Attach a File as a Comment
I'm trying to execute a menu item in acrobat 8 to "attach a file as a comment" using javascript behind a button.
I figured out...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
text fields is populated by a dynamically populated drop-down
I have a drop down list that is populated by OLEDB data connection, how do I populate a text field based on that drop...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Hyperlinks in PDF Creation with Acrobat 8.1.1 Pro
I'm running Acrobat 8.1.1 Professional on a Windows XP machine. When I create a PDF from a document, it fails to underline and differentiate...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Black box shows in place of embedded or linked files when converting from word 2007
This is getting crazy, tons of people are having problems with word 2007 converting embedded or linked items and everyone keeps giving the same...
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Probem with fonts with Acrobat 8 Pro
I am 'printing to PDF' from an Excel document (using Acrobat 8.0 and Excel 2003). When printing, a message appears warning that ArialMT is...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Creating Hyperlinks with Acrobat 8.1 Pro
When I create documents from MS Word on Adobe Professional 8.1.1 on my Windows XP machine, it not only fails to underline e-mail links,...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Darken a scanned document
When I create a PDF from scanner the document it is very light. Is there a way to darken it?...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
PDF Printer Error
Lori, Our company is having an issue with one of our Images that we pushed out on 400 plus laptops with the pdw writer...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
PDF
How do I create rollover/mouseover text in a PDF?...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Missing Toolbar
I have Acrobat 8.1 Standard--and no toolbar in Outlook 2003. Used the repair tool and still no toolbar. TIA
Laura in Denver, Colorado...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
forms and images
Is it possible to create a form field that would hold a picture/image entered by the user in Acrobat Reader?...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Merging PDF files using the SDK
How can I merge PDF files using the Acrobat 7.0 SDK?
I've looked in the Distiller SDK documentation, but I cannot find an API to...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Water marks
In Adobe 8 Standard I can not add a watermark and get it to appear behind the page. I want to set the...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Using AdobePDFMakerForOffice.PDFMaker
Has anyone successfully used AdobePDFMakerForOffice.PDFMaker and in perticular the ConvertAccessReportsEx method in Access 2003 VBA? This looks like the solution to hundreds of...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Spell Ckeck in Acrobat Pro
I do variable pdfs in Acrobat Pro for direct mail/purl campaigns ... I need a spell check option for the variable fields ... does...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Display Acrobat 8 Pro problems
We are running Terminal Server 2000; the display properties of Acrobat 8 Pro are comprimised in the view moves up and down in "waves"...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
batch process javascript in pdf footer
I'm using Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Pro. How do you use batch processing to get a javascript to execute in the footer of a...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
page numbers do not appear
How to number pages. I click number pages in side bar and ok to dialog box settings but no page numbers appear..Help huge...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
finding type written pages and multiple word searches simultaneously
I review thousands pages medical records that have been converted with OCR to PDFS. I need
to review pages that were typewritten -not hand...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Digital Signatures for Adobe Reader end Users
Ok, I have some knowledge of Acrobat, but in no way near an expert. My question is: I am a real estate agent. I...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
Acrobat - memory hog?
i use acrobat to convert an excel or word doc into a pdf file for email on occasion and that's all. is it...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
External hyperlinks not converting
I have hyperlinks across several Word Documents. Once the Word docs. are made into pdf files, the links open the Word docs. instead...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Adobe Acrobat Professional 7
How do I change/replace text on a pdf using Acrobat 7 Pro?...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
default to selected views
How to get Page and Bookmark Views to default to selected views. Have been going round and round with Adobe without result.
Ken...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Vertical Alignment of Multiple Line Interactive Text Box
I am using Acrobat Professional 8.0. I created a PDF interactive form and added a text box (I used the Acrobat Profeesional Text Tool...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Code to Calculate Nearby Field
How do you create a javascript popup for feedback when a user selects a specific dropdown list item? For example, on my pdf...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
e-mail submit button in Adobe LiveCycle Designer
I have designed a form with an e-mail button which works but when the user returns it using the e-mail button the form isn't...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Save Form With Security Features
I have set securty to allow printing and filling out form fields. When I distribute the form, users cannot save it. How...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
dynamic field population
Hello experts!
This is for LiveCycle Designer 8.
I have a dropdown list that contains the names of certain clinnics (about 25 items). Next to this...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Forms - Boxes
I have a form with three columns and seven rows, the user is to mark a check mark next to the appropriate box, but...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Digital Signature
I am trying to see if it is possible to capture the users logon name for the Digital Signature field. I would like to...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Acrobat doesn't run on renamed PCs migrated to new domain
We have recently been acquired by another company and all our PCs have been renamed and migrated to a new domain. Acrobat Standard...
Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Stamp lost upgrading to 8
A friend of mine says his dynamic stamp tool no longer works! He says it was working on Adobe acrobat 7., but after installing...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Submit button issues
I have created a fillable form with a submit button to send the PDF via email as attachment with recipient email address information. It...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
What's wrong with this script?
LiveCycle Designer 8:
I wondered what seems to be wrong with this script. When a checkbox is clicked, a textfield is to appear.
if (this.rawValue ==1)...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Initial Views.
Re Ted's Tips, Setting Initial Views. How can I set Properties a'la Ted's #31? My Forms Initial Views are Grayed-out....
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Conditional Calculations
My apologies if I'm submitting a duplicate request: I'm attempting to use Acrobat to create a custom calcuation script based on user's input...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Adobe 7.0.9 Prof. - can't print document text with comments
I am using Adobe 7.0.9 Professional. When I "print with comments summary" and select "Document and comments with connector lines on single pages"
it...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Can't Print Document Text with Comments in 7.0 Professional
I'd like to print comments with my pdf document.
When I "Print with Comments Summary" and I select "Document and comments with connector...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Linking to Adobe docs from non-adobe files
Is there a way to deep link into an Adobe document from a non-Adobe document ? For example, I want to create a...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
dynamic stamp time and date
Hi,
My dynamic stamp tool no longer works! It was working on Adobe acrobat 7., but after installing 8.0 I am getting a stamp...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Editing, Scripting and Printing
My question is on editing a document, preparing it to print. The document will be produced for us and will have a bland...
Tue, Nov 13, 2007
getting sales tax adding the value of 2 fields?
Hi,
Beginner Question here..
I have 2 fields, 1 for subtotal and 1 for extra charges, I want to sum these 2 fields and get the...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
copy and use form
An agency has an application form on their site, I would like to copy this form and fill it out and return it to...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Excel table converting problem
When I convert a Micorosoft Word 2207 document with Excel 2007 tables to Acrobat Professional 8.0, the words convert OK,but the Excel tables are...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Hyperlinks and or sub links dowloading in Acrobat Pro 7.0
I own Acrobat Pro 7.0 and I am having a problem getting the program to download information connected to the page.For example using this...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
alert box with Yes & No buttons?
I am working in LiveCycle 7.0 and have created an alert box for my dymanic form that appears on exit of a text field.
example
app.alert("Is...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Fillable form emmbeded in email
I have Adobe Pro 8. I want to create a fillable form, which I can emmbed in a stock email that I send...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
compile xml data
I constantly use LiveCycle Designer to create forms and compile the xml files in Excel. However, when I switched from Acrobat 7 to 8,...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Auto-Bookmarking
Is there software which would allow me during the scanning process to indicate where a book mark should be (it could be 1 document...