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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 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?...
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
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...
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
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...
2 comments
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
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
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
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
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... 3 comments
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
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...
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
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
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... 2 comments
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
Forms
I created an online form for my clients. When I receive the completed form via email, it is in a different format.... 1 comment
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
.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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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
form submission
I would like to submit a section (or page ) of a form instead of the whole form to various email addresses...
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
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...
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
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
"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...
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
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... 1 comment
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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... 2 comments
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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... 1 comment
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
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
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... 1 comment
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
PayPal Add to cart code
I want to incorporate PayPals XML ADD to Cart code to my buttons. When I copy to javascript editor, I get Syntax Error: XML...
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Adding a second page
It was easy for me to add a PDF page to another with Acrobat Professional. I am unable to do the same with LiveCycle...
Sun, Nov 11, 2007
field duplication
Please note that this for LiveCycle Designer 8.
I have copied/pasted several objects from page one to page two of a form. The intention was...
Fri, Nov 9, 2007
Linked datafields
Can you link fillable fields so that if information is entered into one, it will fill another with the same information.... 1 comment
Fri, Nov 9, 2007
"Submit" Button not working
I have Acrobat 8.0 Professional. I created an Order Form in CorelDraw, then published to PDF. I then converted my file into an...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Adobe Designer
I am attempting to edit a pdf file with designer. There are many repetitive edits and I'd like to use the Edit, Find,...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Deleting a page without a subform.
I need to delete a page in the live cycle designer and it says the active page does not contain a subform and will...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
printing a form with all data from multiple participants
I have a form - originally created in word, saved as PDF with Acrobat pro 8, opened and saved with live cycle. This form...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Print Scrollable Textfield
I have a scrollable textfield (multiline) in my form and I would like to print out all the text in the field, not just... 3 comments
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Print Scrollable textfield
I have a scrollable textfield (multiline) in my form and I would like to print out all the text in the field, not just...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
displaying hidden object using radio button
I have a paper-based barcode which is hidden. I want to display it when the user clicks on a radio button. On the mouseUp...
Wed, Nov 7, 2007
PDF, Text Fields
I'm taking a PDF document and trying to put text fields in them, but when I do the text field shows up on the...
Wed, Nov 7, 2007
Forms in Acrobat (not Designer)
I've installed Acrobat 8 Professional. Why can't I create a form in Acrobat? Only Designer.... 1 comment
Wed, Nov 7, 2007
spell check uppercase only
Is it Possible to Perform a spell check in a form field, that checks words in uppercase only? I am using Acrobat Pro...
Wed, Nov 7, 2007
Typewriter Server Side Function
I am looking to see if PDF generator can do server side enabling of typewriter function....
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
Enabled forms and Adobe reader
I have created a fillable form for HR, and have also enabled usage rights as it is an internal form only, and some users...
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
FDF data can't find form
I've created a fillable form that users complete and return by e-mail as an attachment. When I open the returned FDF attachment I get...
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
Dynamically Populated Drop-down List
I have created a form and saved as a Acrobat 8 (Dynamic) XML form. On that form is a Drop down List that...
Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Filliable PDF form with link to database
Hi
I hope someone can answer my question, I would like to know which software I need to create a pdf Form filliable but at...
Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Calculation error--"field does not exist"
I am creating a form in Acroforms and am trying to do a simple calculation adding several fields together. I'm using the "value...
Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Scripting
Well, I am a newbie. I am working with Acrobat 8 and I have been trying for several weeks to get a script...
Fri, Nov 2, 2007
Printing of highlighted text
I am updating a document in Professional v8, when it is viewed in reader 7.0 the highlighted text does not print. Can you...
Fri, Nov 2, 2007
Jetforms Design & Processing
Question RE: Jetforms Design
We have designed a new form with ver 5.3, the form looks and acts correctly in the Filler using data...
Fri, Nov 2, 2007
custom text in dropdown list and extandable text field in the same form
I'm trying in the same form to have some drop down lists (with the option for the end user to enter custom text), as...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
Adobe 8 disappearing text.
I have a for that someone else created. There are mostly text fields and a couple of check mark fields. ...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
Error message
Full error message:
"Message limit exceeded. Remaining 1 errors not reported"
This particularly unhelpful error message occured upon saving a dynamic form created using...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
How do you calculate a square root?
I am building an Adobe Pro 8 form that requires a calculation that needs to calculate the square root of a variable. How...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
Enter sequential dates in columns
I am attempting to build an Acrobat Pro 8 time sheet form that shows 14 columns that represent a date in each column. ...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
Add subject to submit button LiveCycle
I would like to add a subject to a submit button I added to a form created with LiveCycle 8. This button must send...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
multiple show/hide fields
LiveCycle Designer 8:
I need a script that when the end user selects a checkmark (Checkbox3), two other objects become visible. The two fields are... 2 comments
Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Inserting drawings in Acro Forms
I made an Acro form. On one part of the form, I need to insert a drawing. Is that possible in Acro Forms?...
Wed, Oct 31, 2007
sending security envelopes
There are too many steps required to send a security envelope and it is too complicated for my audience. So I was hoping a...
Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Spawned page calculations
I am having an issues with spawned page calcs but have not seen a working formula. can you help with a working formula.
I basically...
Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Forcing upper case in an alpha/numeric textfield.
I have a text field that allows both alpha and numeric entry. The numeric input can be anywhere in the field. What... 2 comments
Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Adding up data fields in a form
I am a very new user. In the vast sets of information for Acrobat 8 Professional on MAC could you please point me to...
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
javascript in LiveCycle forms
I am no programmer, however I will be giving an introductory class on Adobe Pro 8. I am showing different examples on the...
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
Dynamic stamp help
I understand how to create dynamic stamps in Acrobat 8, but I'm getting stuck with the JavaScript. I don't really know any Java, but...
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
Problem with Hyperlinks when PDF Doc Goes to Web Server
Good Morning. I've created a PDF document and used the hyperlink tool in Adobe Acrobat 8 Pro to create some hyperlinks on it....
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
sending secure data over fillable forms
What steps should I take so that my clients can send sensitive data using pdf fillable forms from acrobat reader. I have acrobat 8...
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
richValue
I am working with multiline form fields and would like to vertically center the text string. It appears that this is possible by using...
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
"Attach files" button for form that works in Reader before submitting via "Submit" button
I would like to add a button to a form created in Livecycle that will allow my low/no tech end users to be able... 2 comments
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
instantly convert alpha to uppercase
i want to convert all alpha entered into a field to uppercase at the time it is entered by the user. i am aware...
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
OCGs and Combo Boxes
I am trying to use a combo box to control the layers (OCG's) in my acrobat form. Using the mouse it works perfectly fine.... 1 comment
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
Copying Radio Buttons
My pdf form has a lot of radio buttons (3x18). What is the easiest way to copy & paste?...
Sun, Oct 28, 2007
show/hide textfield
This is for Livecycle Designer 8.
I am looking for a script that would do the following, please:
TextField1 is hidden. I would like to make...
Sat, Oct 27, 2007
form emailing
I am using acrobat 8 professional. I have created a form to put on my website. Is there a way to have...
Sat, Oct 27, 2007
tab order
I just got adobe 8 professional and created a form. I changed the tab order and saved the file, but the tab order...
Sat, Oct 27, 2007
Conditional event
This is for LiveCycle Designer 8.
I have a check Mark object. I need to set it up so that if the end user chose...
Fri, Oct 26, 2007
List Box Troubles (LiveCycle Designer 8.1)
List Box Troubles (LiveCycle Designer 8).
I apologize if the is question has been asked before. I have searched extensively for any type of example...
Thu, Oct 25, 2007
Auto TextSize Container?
Hello,
I am designing a form that will use a text field we will call "A". Text field "A" is set to auto-size the text...
Thu, Oct 25, 2007
Calculations Error
I created a form with calculating fields and when I input numbers with only 2 decimal points into the fields it calculates fractions of...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Forms filler
I have one file with 15 pages of forms for one client. Much of the info is repeated on every page. ie, job...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Free Reader and ODBC database
I am trying to use Livecycle Designer 8.0 to create a form for users with Reader 8.1. The form will populate some fields...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Creating Arrays Syntax
How do you setup a 2-dimensional array? I have over 100 columns that calcuates (fieldA/fieldB) then the answer(fieldC) must be less than...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
LiveCycle Designer 8 - Upload file as attachment
I have a form created and I have a Textbox Field where the user can click on it and it will open a window...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Calculated field missing from submitted data structure
I've developed a form that submits to a ColdFusion 8 processing page that includes the cfdump tag to expose the structure of the PDF...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
fillable graphic form
Can you creat a fillable form where the user can insert a graphic ie. their logo?...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Form Creation In Acrobat 8.0
I have a form creation issue:
- if I use the automatic form creation feature in Acrobat I am able to format each field with...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
Secure forms on return
Hi Folks,
Has anyone been able to get the "Secure forms on return" checkbox to work in Acrobat/LiveCycle Designer 8.1?
I've got the exact same question...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
metadata
remove file path and all other metadata info from doc in Adobe 7. This is the federal court and that info needs to be...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
app.popUpMenu question
Can I submit an email with text using app.popUpMenu...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
Fillable PDF Submission
I run a website for a financial institution and I need to create an online loan application for members. I know with Acrobat...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
Text Fields display wrong format
Designer Live Cycle 8 is set to be compatible with Reader 7.
A form is created with one of a text fields set to show...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
List Box
When selecting multiple options in a list box, I am trying to have their item values sum. WHen I only select one option it...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
Barcode order
I designed a form with LiveCycle Designer which includes a barcode. How can I set the order in which fields are encoded into the...
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Radio Buttons & Dropdown Lists
I have created a form in LiveCycle Designer. I have a couple of Radio Buttons, that when selected. Will make two seperate dropdown list...
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Save data in a secure form in Professional 8
I'm a form author using Professional 8.0. I would like to make the forms fillable for the rest of the office staff, who... 2 comments
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
fillable text field
how can I wrap a text in a fillable text field?...
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Preview mode is not working in LiveCycle Designer 8
I have recently installed Adobe Acrobat Professional 8 on my Windows XP (SP2) machine. I am using LiveCycle Designer 8 to create a...
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Arabic Numbers in adobe reader 8.1
Arabic numbers in Adobe reader 8.1.I am not able to write the numbers in arabic.Please help.....
Sun, Oct 21, 2007
No vs Yes that triggers choices
In Livecycle Designer, how can I create a question that is answered by No and Yes, and that, when answered by Yes, adds a...
Sat, Oct 20, 2007
Acrobat Scripting
I desperately need to know a script for forcing the percentages to show exactly as entered instead of multiplying by 100. My client insists...
Sat, Oct 20, 2007
Reader Compatibility
I am using Live Cycle Designer 8.
The end users have Reader 7.
How can I make sure that the form I am desiging will be...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
embedding logo via a form
I need to set up vendor forms that can be personalized with a logo and name and address. The text part is easy but...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
Submit Button
I have followed the turtorial "Creating Basic Fillable Forms" and created a "Submit" button on a form. I sent the form to someone at...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
Error message I don't understand
How do I figure out what is triggering the "An error exists on this page. Acrobat may not display the page correctly. Please...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
Making form fields read-only on printing
I have a form created in LifeCycle 7 that, for security reasons must be locked down (no further data is permitted to be entered)...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
How to get export value of selected item in comboBox in Acrobat 6.0?
hi,
Currently I'm working with Acrobat 6.0 version.
Problem : I have a combo Box "DoctorType_1" which populates the list of doctors. when I select...
Thu, Oct 18, 2007
security restriction on Form button
Greetings -
Is there a way to put some type of security on a Form button? I would like to restrict who can...
Thu, Oct 18, 2007
“This document does not exist” when trying to submit
To Whom It May Concern:
I am having an interesting problem that I am not sure how to go about fixing. I have a 1MB...
Wed, Oct 17, 2007
LiveCyle Form - 'growing' textfield
I'd like to know if this is possible: to have a form with a textfield of a reasonable size (1/4 of the page, say)...
Wed, Oct 17, 2007
Print to Fax
Greetings -
Is there a way to build a Print to Fax button in a PDF Form, similar to a Print button, only the...
Wed, Oct 17, 2007
Form usage time stamp
Greetings -
My user would like me to add some sort of time stamp or identifier that would allow them to know who last...
Wed, Oct 17, 2007
Form Design with subforms
I need to have 2 radio buttons 1)Director, 2)Consultants. Depending on what the end user selects. I need to have different dropdown list with...
Wed, Oct 17, 2007
Forms xml parsing error
I am getting the following error code when trying to create a spreadsheet from ther responses to a form that was distributed.
xml parsing error:...
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Email Submit Button does not work
Hello. I created a form using Adobe LiveCycle Designer 8.0; Since I have Adobe Professional, submit button works for me. However; when a user...
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Submit Button
I am working with Adobe LiveCycle Designer. Is there a way to create a submit button that would open up Outlook Web Access...
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
xml tooltip code
LiveCycle
I want to set the font for a Tooltip. How I have coded it is below and it does not work. Can...
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Submit form to save to a folder
What javascript could I attach to a button so that when a user clicks on it, the form will save to a specified folder....
Mon, Oct 15, 2007
FORMS FROM E-MAIL
I HAVE ACROBAT PROF 8 I MAKE A FORM AND ADD E-MIAL TO IT WILL SEND BUT I CAN NOT OPEN IT THE FORM...
Mon, Oct 15, 2007
typewriter tool
I can't find the typewriter tool on the 8.0 professional version. Did I miss a step? THe curser will blink but not words...
Mon, Oct 15, 2007
Background in PDF print quality
We're using Acrobat 6.0 Pro to create a document that is fed data from XML. The document is actually a check so we have...
Sun, Oct 14, 2007
Showing all fields when printing
What script can I use to show all hidden and invisible fields when a user pushes the print button to print out the form?...
Fri, Oct 12, 2007
Form Fields in LiveCycle
Is there any way to automatically clear a form on exit of the page in LiveCycle? I have a payroll change form I created...
Fri, Oct 12, 2007
Disable printing until form filled in
Is it possible to disable printing until after pre-identified fields are filled in?...
Fri, Oct 12, 2007
Batch process to add action script and text box.
Including the following script in the Document Will Print / Document Action script-box will populate a text box named DatePrinted with the current date...
Fri, Oct 12, 2007
Submit Button
Submit button with questionaire, I would like to have a submit button on a PDF but only have questions ansswered if they click submit....
Fri, Oct 12, 2007
Create Custom Stamps
I'm trying to create a custom stamp from a bit map image. I've designed the stamp in Paint. I go to stamp...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Converting a form into excel spreadsheet
I have a form (fill-in and submit by email)created with Abobe design and i want to know how to get the computer to take...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Adding Export Values
Adding export Values.
I am using numeric values in check boxes and want to add them and then divide by and I forgot the java...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
LiveCycle Designer 8 and BarCodes
I have a client for whom I created a form for in LiveCycle Designer 8.0. He would like to have a bar code...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Tab Order
I am a beginner using Acrobat 8.0 professional. I have set up an interactive application which works fine but I have reset the...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Editing numbers
I have tried every way I know of to edit text in both the .tiff and .pdf format. I scanned a document to my...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Security
We are using a form created in LiveCycle that is stored on a shared folder where numerous people are responsible for entering various fields....
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
Live Cycle Form
I have created a lunch order form in Live Cycle. I am able to fill out the form and e-mail it but many...
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
Sum of numeric fields
I am using Adobe Livecycle and trying to get the sum of some numeric fields from multiply pages. The document has 4 pages. I...
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
PDF and Outlook 2007
I have Acrobat 8.1 and I have created a PDF from Ai. There are web links and e-mail links I would like to preserve,...
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
Forms in Acrobat 6 Standard
can I create a fillable form in Acrobat 6 Standard? If so, how do I do it?...
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
Java Script Submit Button to perform 3 functions.
I have a PDF form and would like to have the users click a Submit Button and Java Script behind the button would save...
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
Acrobat Professional 7.0
Hello. I am trying to create a PDF using multiple files. I watched the video available on your site and did that,...
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
Form Processing
I am creating a pdf for clients to enter their info at a convention at a convention. I need the pdf to collect all...
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
Automation in acrobat
i want to populate a pdf form with data and images from a sql db by having the user enter a key peice of...
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
allow users to insert a pdf file into a form
I am designing a form at the end of which users are to include a document of their own design, which will include embedded...
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
Inserting symbols into rich text fields.
In rich text fields using available fonts like Arial, how can I allow users to insert Greek or other symbols?...
Mon, Oct 8, 2007
Using 2 fonts in textfields with livecycle.
I am workign with livecycle 7. I created a form with a textbox. When I try to paste a terminal screen it goes awry...
Mon, Oct 8, 2007
Livecycle JavaScript for printing not working.
Trying to use the standard JavaScript for printing a page range in LiveCycle Designer, but it does not work in Reader 8.0. I think...
Mon, Oct 8, 2007
Work Around for Scripted Optimization
I was curious as to whether or not there was any new feature in 8 that allowed the user to optimize the doc with...
Mon, Oct 8, 2007
establishing a CSV order
Please - this is really urgent...
How do you order the data when designing the form in Acrobat (LiveCyle) 8 so when it is returned...
Sun, Oct 7, 2007
Circling a word with a check box
Need to create a "check" box over a word that when selected will circle the word rather than marking over it as would a...
Fri, Oct 5, 2007
Field to Auto-Populate Time
Help! I am using Adobe LiveCycle Designer 8.0 and am trying to create a field that will auto-populate the time based on the viewer's...
Fri, Oct 5, 2007
Custom Calculation Script
I am writing custom calucation script to calculate monthly loan payments. I am using:function Monthly(principal, years, apr)
{
rate = this.getField("apr").value / 12;
payments = this.getField("years").value...
Fri, Oct 5, 2007
Show and hide subforms
I am working on a form using lifecycle designer 8.1 and I want to be able to have the user click a button to...
Fri, Oct 5, 2007
Batch generation of signature fields.
We have tens of pdf reports, generated by a FileMaker database, that need to be digitally signed by a visible signature. How can I...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Populating an image field
In Designer, How can i get a image field to populate with a certain image based on a value picked in a dropdown list...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Livecycle required Japanese Language Support PAckage error
I have created a simple fillable consent form in LiveCycle 7 of 7 pages. It all works fine until I get to page 6...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Display file name and location within form
I am making a form and want the file name and location to generate automatically in the footer. How do you do this in...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Acrobat Form Value Calcuations
How do I allow customized text in a calculation field?
I am adding a series of numbers and the totaling the average. The scale is...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Enable usage rights
With Acrobat Professional 7.0 can I or do I have ability when designing forms in LiveCycle Designer, to allow reader enabling?...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Populate Form with XML or Database
How do I populate an Adobe Acrobat form with information from either an xml file or from sql server? I have been trying...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Radio Button function
Can radio buttons be set so the user can "check" and "uncheck" the button? Is there a way to do this without resetting the...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
Collecting info from ultiple forms for review and submission
How would I create a series of independent PDFs that an individual can fill in a quantity, and have the selections from each form...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
barcoded form
How can I set the 2-d barcode in a form to be refreshed only before printing? Changing between fields is very slow because the...
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
XFA Form Field Vaildate Event Processing
I'm trying to call a javascript function in the validate event of a field in an XFA form. Actually, there are about ten fields...
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Forms
I attached a rights enabled for to a standard PFD file but it will not let the user email the pdf form to me....
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Button to Attach File in Reader
In creating/editing a form in LiveCycle, I would like to create a button that my Reader users can click to allow them to attach... 2 comments
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Livecycle document and Sharepoint
I have created a document in Livecycle Designer 8 which reads from an Oracle database. I would like to use this document in a...
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Reader 8 form problem
I can update & save a form using Adobe Reader 6 & 7 but it will not let me save it in Reader 8....
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Autofill
I have Acrobat 8. I am trying to autofill a form that was created using Acrobat Page Maker 6.5. Although the properties...
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Monthly PMT calc - errors????!!!
Please assist, i am doing a Monthly payment calculation field and when I put the field labels in the calculation the form returns errors....
Wed, Oct 3, 2007
User can not Digitally Sign a form
I created an employment application using Acrobat 8 Pro. Sometimes when an applicant completes this form it will not let them digitally sign...
Tue, Oct 2, 2007
JavaScript printing problem
The JavaScript related to printing as shown on page 640 of the Adobe XML Form Object Model Reference does not work in Reader 8.0....
Tue, Oct 2, 2007
expanding text fields
Hello! I have been spending the past few weeks creating new templates in LiveCycle Designer 8.0 for my office. I have created most...
Mon, Oct 1, 2007
Search Criteria
I received an email from my IS department about a change I did to a document. I altered the original in LiveCycle. ...
Mon, Oct 1, 2007
The Look of Dataset file vs Excel file
I'm a beginner, so please, go easy.
Here's my question:
When inside the dataset file, with the form data nicely displayed at top, beautiful headings &...
Mon, Oct 1, 2007
Acrobat Hyperlinks
I have a pdf document that has a few hyperlinks to external websites. The problem is that on some computers, the hyperlinks does...
Mon, Oct 1, 2007
How use render service in LiveCycle workbench ES
Hi,
I'm trying to use LiveCycle Workbench ES.
I want to design a form in PDF format, then with xml files merge...
Mon, Oct 1, 2007
Store.pdf example modification
I have a interactive catalog based on this example and need the tax field to be based on the NET price - which includes...
Sun, Sep 30, 2007
Where did the forms library go?
I am attempting to creat a form from multiple existing forms. I have created a complete PDF with all forms in it. In...
Sun, Sep 30, 2007
Still no data importing on fillable forms
I have Acrobat Pro 7/Designer with student licensing. I have received one reply but the suggestions had already been tried to no avail. Let's...
Sat, Sep 29, 2007
No data return on Pro 7 fillable forms
I have Acrobat V7 which I purchased on campus (student licensing). I have been unable to create a fillable form in Designer. I can...
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Forms with Text Icon in Library Palette
In Adobe Forms the Text Icon in the Library Palette is whited out and I can't click on it to make a field. ...
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Mileage frustration
I have created a Mileage form. I created an XML file with all the appropriate destinations and miles and imported that into Designer. I...
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Commas
How to display numeric fields without commas in Designer?...
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Fillable forms v7
How do you convert a form to a fillable form with Adobe Acrobat Professional v7?...
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
PDF form handling
Hello,
I'm trying to make PDF-fillable forms using Adobe Lifecycle Designer 8.0. I have no problem creating the forms, migrating them over to my web...
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
show current date on acrobat file
Is it possible to create a acrobat file that when open with a acrobat reader will show the current date and when printed, will...
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
remove nonfunctional "button"
How can I get rid of a button-type link created in another program, which the Acrobat program 'sees' but gives the error message "button... 5 comments
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
using data entered in form field to populate subject field of email
I am currently working on modifying the submit form feature of a form. I would like to set it up so that subject of... 1 comment
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Move focus to comments only
Is there a keyboard command or a menu command that will move the focus specifically to only the comments on a pdf form? ...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Interactive form process and security
I am a newbie. I would like to use interactive forms for our non-profit organization; for example, a volunteer form that one can...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Assigning "Visible" Scripts to Drop-Downs
I have a form, created in Adobe Pro 8, that has a drop-down on page 2 which allows the user filling out the form...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
where is the dialog box "select e-mail client" in acrobat 8 ?
when i push the submit button my email program instandly opens. in acrobat 7 there was a dialoge box where i could choose weather... 1 comment
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Moving Comments Placed On Top of Fields
I have a pdf fillable form with various type fillable fields on the form. However, when I add a comment to the form...
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
error message on submitted form
I have created a fillable form and posted it to my website. The form can be successfully filled out and submitted to my email,...
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Date Calculations
Is there a way to put a date in one field and then have additional fields populated with a sequence of dates. Example,... 1 comment
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Distribution and Submission Acrobat Problems
Good Afternoon:
I am using Acrobat 8.0, and having problems with submission and distribution of Adobe Acrobat.
I created a dynamic PDF form in Lifecycle...
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
calculation field properties
I have text fields that are set up for calculations. When they are not in use, they default to displaying zeros (0.00). How...
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
Excel Spreadsheet to autofill a pdf dynamic form
I have an Acrobat 8 Dymnamic form that I am trying to autofill with info from an excel spreadsheet. Is this possible? If...
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
Allowing User to Ask for More Fields
I've created a Pro 8 form with a table on the last page which will allow user to input info re a location (address,...
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
data merge printing
I would like to be able to merge data from a database or excel and print the information onto an existing PDF like a...
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
Forms
When I try to calculate two fields for a total, it tells me that the fields do not exist....
Sun, Sep 23, 2007
Renumbering rows after the delete
Thank you in advance. I am using Acrobat Pro 8 and Adobe Livecycle Designer and I am having a problem renumbering my rows. I...
Sun, Sep 23, 2007
Linking Test Fields with User Responses
I've created a multi-page form. I would like the information that a user enters in one (or two) of the boxes on the...
Sun, Sep 23, 2007
Repeating A Table Upon Request
I've prepared a 2-page form with Professional 8. On the second page of the form, there is a table that I would like...
Sat, Sep 22, 2007
Reducing pdf file size
I have used pdf optimizer to reduce the pdf file size. How to use pdf optimizer?. I do not have any idea which class...
Thu, Sep 20, 2007
form data collection
I have created a fee form for our school. When I attempted to export the data into a spreadsheet, I was unable to...
Thu, Sep 20, 2007
e-mail submit problem
I created a lunch order form with an e-mail submit button, many of our parents are unable to submit the form. The comments...
Thu, Sep 20, 2007
how to make email submit button use default email program
I have created a form with an email submit button. I want to send it to a number of people outside of our organization,...
Thu, Sep 20, 2007
Calling web service through adobe : authentication issue
Hi,
I am invoking an SAP ABAP based web service from adobe form using WSDL data connection. I am unable to call the web service...
Wed, Sep 19, 2007
Creating PDF Forms
Can I create a pdf form, for users to fill-out, from an excel file?...
Wed, Sep 19, 2007
Printing Blank Form
I would like to Print a blank form, even if the user has already populated fields on the form. So, what I would...
Wed, Sep 19, 2007
Attaching a script to a check box
I am trying to create a form in Designer which has multiple check boxes on the first page. What I would like to do...
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
text boxes
how do you create fillable text boxes...
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
Auto Jump to Next Field
I used Acrobat 7 to create a fillable form from a scanned doc. The form has LastName, FirstName, etc. The form has several...
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
Cannot Fill in PDF form
I am trying to fill in a form online, access the form @ http://www.orhp.com/service_contractors/contractorservice.pdf
I have saved it to my computer also, and when I...
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
Form Text color is being changed by Acrobat
I am setting a form text color to be 50 cyan, 100 magenta, 0 yellow and 0 black from the text field properties palette,... 1 comment
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
Create new folder on save
Hi,
I am using Acrobat 8 Pro and was wondering if it is possible to use javascript to create a new folder on save? ...
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
mailmerge to email
I wish to mailmerge pdf files (filled with data from a database (excel ,dBase IV)) to email (email adres comes also from the same... 1 comment
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Text Field Bulleted List Options
I am trying to create a resume template for our student athletes to fill in for collge coahces. There areas like "personal accomplishments"...
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Pulling an attachment into the main document
I would like to know how to take an attachment that is already attached to my pdf and make it a part of my...
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Adobe Reader Version check
I have a Adobe Reader 6.0 installed, but when I try to open a pdf created on Adobe Designer 7.0, the program ask me...
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
exportData
Does xfa.host.exportData work from Reader? If so, how do I set it up.
I'm a newbie to the pdf world, trying to use livecycle... 2 comments
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Saving form data to a file location
I am an Acrobat newbie. Please can you tell me how to save form data to a specific location on a server or a...
Sat, Sep 15, 2007
Pre-Fill Acrobat Forms with FDF
Hello,
I have a simple script in PHP that creates an array of form field data in FDF and then renders it as a download...
Fri, Sep 14, 2007
Forms- signature field
I've created an Adobe form with a signature field. Upon entering my password to sign, I'm immediately prompted to save the form. ...
Fri, Sep 14, 2007
text fields
Still waiting for my question about the red highlights around interactive text fields to be answered....
Fri, Sep 14, 2007
fillable forms
I have a word fillable form the allows for multiple input and it all is visable, how do I create that in Acrobat 8...
Fri, Sep 14, 2007
Pop-up windows in drop down menus for text overflow
How can you modify the properties of the pop-up window that is displayed when text in a drop down list is really long and...
Fri, Sep 14, 2007
Multiple Email buttons
Can I have two email buttons with different email address?
I am trying to simulate a workflow where the first person completes a section of...
Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Red Highlight around text fields
What causes the red highlight around a text field and what can be done to get rid of it....
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Acrobat Professional 8 check boxes
I have a series of small check boxes that I want to be uniform in size and shape. Is there a way to...
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Calculation
I am new to creating calculations using Acrobat. I have a form where a user can enter up to 4 pay check amounts....
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Formulas for PDF fields
I am new to PDF form creation, but I have created a simple order form for a wine customer which does the math calculations.... 1 comment
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Batch processing of PDF's
We have a large txt file with multiple data records that we would like to "marry" to pdf and somehow allow the user to...
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Suddenly submitForm() does not return any results
We have over 30 PDF forms that have been in production for years. They all use submitForm() to request data from the server.
The...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
How could I access another field in dynamic stamp by event.source?
In the article "Dynamic stamp secrets", there are samples about the dynamic stamp's property like event.source.forReal, event.source.source, event.source.source.info, event.source.stampName, etc.; Since I can not...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Calculating time(s)
On my form there are fields for obtaining courses. These course of of defferent lengths ie 45 min 30 min 1hr 10 min. How...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Filling in form with FDF data
I created a form in Acrobat7.0 Pro that my users can fill in the form and submit the data by e-mail in FDF format....
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Tabbing Order - Advance to Next Page
In LiveCycle Design, I understand how to set the tabbing order of form fields on a page. How does one cause the cursor to...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Changin field names with JavaScript
Is it possible to change a field name using javascript?
I have about 50 forms that follow an outdated naming convention. I need to change...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Http error and openUrl
I created a button on a form in Adobe 8. The button runs a java script openURL. The link goes to an anchor on...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
pdf forms population
I asked question on xml connection to pdf, got good, quick response, asked follow-up, and that seems to have passed thru cracks.
Orig question: ...
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Any document about the event.source.source.info of stamp object?
Any document about the event.source.source.info of stamp object...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
forms
I have scanned in a lender letter form. Can I automatically have the fields identified. So one can just fill in the blanks?...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Printing a non-standard size PDF
We have created index cards and a time management system that are a different size from the standard. Two of these cards one on...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
[help] pdf importing to adobe designer
When I import a pdf document to the designer to add text, the text which is already there goes up or down, above other...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Time Calculation
Is there a way to calculate the difference between a start time and a stop time for a timesheet and have the form display...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Purple Bar Customization
Is it possible to customize the message on the purple bar that appears above the forms? "Please fill out the following form."...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Calculations
Is there a way to calculate the difference between a give starting time and stopping time on a Timesheet? I'm trying to...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Removing Dashes From Entered Text
How do I remove dashes from user entered data in a field. I would like to make this an exit event. Example...
Sat, Sep 8, 2007
digital signing
I created a digital signature field in a PDF form using LC 8. Clicking this digital signature field triggers the digital signing flow. This...
Sat, Sep 8, 2007
Drop Down List Linked to Image
Is it possible to select an option from a dropdown list and have an image be displayed that is associated with that selected option....
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Form tab sequence, form text
I am a new user of Acrobat 8.1... and am in the process of designing my first form: an evaluation form for our classes....
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Programmatically Load a Fillable PDF
I have a standard fillable pdf form from a government agency that my user base needs to submit on a quarterly basis. Since...
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Checkbox data not saving in Reader
I created a form in Acrobat 8 Pro/LiveCycle Designer. At first it had an e-mail submit button. The form could be opened,...
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Form prints blank
I have a form created in LifeCycle and saved as a dynamic 7.0 and have also tried 8.0 PDF. The PDF has a...
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Date calculation using YYYYMMDD
I'm having problems calculating the difference between two dates from two fields that use a date format of "YYYYMMDD". As an example they...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Personal Information files ...
I know that Adobe allows for populating common fields i.e. name, address, phone number, etc. on multiple forms by referencing a file (FDF, XML,...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Form
I have created a form in Acrobat Designer. It has interactive fields. I want people to complete the fields and email the...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
time calculation
I'm trying to create a timesheet that will calculate between a start and stop times, and convert the difference into hours worked. The calculation...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Changing check box 'off' value to 0 (zero)
Hello.
I am looking for a way to change the 'off' value of a check box to 0 (zero) - the reason being that...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Autotab without losing information
I'm trying to create the autotab process for my form using Acrobat 8 Professional and editing in Livecycle 8. I've researched this to... 1 comment
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
xml connection to pdf
Hi
I am trying to get xml docs that are created on fly in php via posted form and then create the xml. PDf...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Adding fileds at run time in Adobe Reader
I am using Acrobat Professional ver 6.0 and develop forms which have calculation scripts written in java scripts. The end user downloads these forms...