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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...
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
confused
how do i type on a document i downloaded?...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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
Hyperlinks
I have Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional in which I use to pdf our documents and upload them on to our intranet. I recently...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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... 1 comment
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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....
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
PDF
How do I create rollover/mouseover text in a PDF?...
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...
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....
Sun, Nov 11, 2007
Link to Open *.pdf to Specific Page/Bookmark?
How to create a link from non-adobe document to open *.pdf to specific page or bookmark?...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Printable Table of Contents
How do I generate a printable Table of Contents for a PDF that will be printed? Is there an automated way to create the...
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
PDF files not opening from MS-EXCEL.
I am having a problem with Adobe and MS-EXCEL. I have hyperlinks to PDF files from EXCEL. The links work fine, Adobe... 1 comment
Wed, Nov 7, 2007
Page Extraction
I have a large pdf file that I would like to separate into individual files; one page per file. Is there an automated way... 1 comment
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
Batestamp
Is there a way to batestamp a pdf document using Adobe?...
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
Acrobat as default program
I have both reader and acrobat 8.1.1 installed on my computer. I need reader to work with some websites, but I would like...
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
File >> Email option in Reader
Greetings -
Is the File >> Email option available by default in Reader 7 or 8, or is it a special setting?
If so,...
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...
Tue, Nov 6, 2007
Reading Order in Tagged Docuemnts
Reading Order in Tagged Docuemnts. Is there anyway that this can be removed?...
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
pdf files print garbled text
When I try printing pdf files from Acrobat Reader the text looks fine on the screen but some of the text looks garbled after...
Sun, Nov 4, 2007
Passing parameters
We are opening a PDF file from a command within a third party database table.
(Acrobat Reader) This works every well.
The concept is the user...
Sat, Nov 3, 2007
Reader does not function...
I have downloaded Acrobat Reader 8.1 at least twice, but when I try to open a PDF document from the internet, I get an...
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...
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
Colors do not display correctly in PDF transparent model
I have a question concerning Adobe Reader v 8.1.1. When I create a document with PDF page having in Resources an image with translucent...
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
Upgrading from acrobat version 4.0 to 8.0 professional
We currently have a Macintosh-system osx. We have acrobat 4.0 installed. We bought the 8.0 professional version but were told that we have to...
Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Detect for browser pdf supported
How can I detect if browser is supported Application/PDF for represent it as Iframe. If browser is not supported pdf I have to sujest...
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
Trouble opening up Acrobat files
I am having problems opening up Acrobat files. If I click them from the internet or email they will not open. However,...
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
Facing pages in full screen across dual monitors
How do I view an Acrobat document in full screen mode AND facing page layout? I have a dual monitor kiosk with two LCD...
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....
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
split pdf file
how to split pdf file into many parts using adobe acrobat or is there any other adobe product to do the same....
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
Embedding Fonts
Using Acrobat 8.0 Standard, how to I embed fonts? In order to file a document with the USPTO (Patent Office) it must be...
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
8.1 reader opens only in legal size, why?
I have reader 8.1. worked terrific till I downloaded update. Now whatever I scan or send comes out as leagl size instead of...
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
"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
Thu, Oct 25, 2007
Display PDF in browser
Hi,
I am using "Adobe Customization Wizard 8" to create an MST file to deploy AdobeReader 8.1.0. All is working except for 1 issue.
My...
Thu, Oct 25, 2007
open links from pdf documents (viewed with the Reader) in a new browser window or in the full window if the reader is displayed
Hello,
I have following problems:
1) is there a way to define the target of links in pdf files ? I have a pdf file with...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Open Document Event
Hello,
what should i do to make a javascript code automatically executed when a document has been opened?...
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Open Document JavaScript Action
Hello,
I need to run a script when the document is opened. Unfortunatelly the list of document actions dos not include something like "Document...
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
Adobe 8 error with word
I have a problem with adobe 8.0 standard.
after installation iam not able to open a word file. word will shut down and try to...
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
3d pdf viewing
Why do I lose the texture and shape in my 3D model whenever I change my view by rotating or zooming in Acrobat reader?...
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
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.....
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
Acrobat Reader 8.1 File Opening Problem
I recently upgraded to Acrobat Reader 8.1. When I try to open a pdf attachment after downloading it directly from the email, I...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
Can I Open PDF in a New Window?
If I have a pdf file open in reader, and then want to open another one, it opens it in the same instance of...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
VB Application to Navigate PDF files
Dear AUC Expert, Using the examples in SDK 7.05 I was able to write a visual basic application that can open a PDF doc...
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
opening documents to first page
We have a legal confidentiality notice as the first page of every document and want that to be the first viewed page every time... 1 comment
Thu, Oct 18, 2007
Unable to open Reader/get error message
I can't open any pdf's and I consistently get the error message AR has encountered a problem. I am running 8.1 with xp....
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
Open Adobe Acrobat by default over Reader VB6
I have Adobe Acrobat 5 and Acrobat Reader 5.1 on the same server. We need both because one application uses Reader and the other...
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
Printing custom page sizes
I have a document that is 7x7. When I go to print it, using the fit according to .pdf size, it tries to print...
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Adobe Reader error
When opening a PDF a error comes up saying
"IManAcrobatReader.api two plugins are attempting to register with the same name.
Could you please let me know...
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Can't replace colors in some PDF's
I have standard PDF documents, when try to use the "Replace Colors" option it works just fine as expected. But SOME PDF's when trying...
Mon, Oct 15, 2007
PDF Navigation Using Visual Basic
I am a beginner. Here is what I want to do. I am writing a visual basic (VB) program to navigate through a...
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
Reader openning issues
I have Acrobat Reader, but can't open acrobat pdf files directly from the internet. I am using vista....
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Opening internet acrobat file problems
Q: My Sony Viso laptop had pre-loaded adobe acrobat professional. I un-installed it after the trail period and downloaded the acrobat reader. Still can't...
Thu, Oct 11, 2007
Setting Reader as the default PDF handler in IE7
How do I set IE7 to use the Reader8 as the default? I have the professinal version 4 installed, and IE7 keeps tyring...
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
Poor type/EPS rendering on laserjet with Adobe Reader 8
Document created in CorelDraw with some Type 1 fonts and EPS art and printed to Adobe PDF (from Acrobat Pro 8.1.0) as Standard quality...
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
blacked out text
I downloaded Adobe 8.0 to my windows 2000 machine and when I open a .pdf file most of the text is blacked out. Oftentimes,...
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
Create or edit cross document links
Iam using acrobat reader 8.0 and want to create a cross document link named "Table 4.1" to page containing actual table 4.1.
I also want...
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...
Fri, Oct 5, 2007
Acrobat reader 7.0.9
Can't remove acro 7 so I can enjoy 8, valid windows patch does not found error window when attempting to remove from add/remove programs...
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...
Thu, Oct 4, 2007
downloading updated adobe reader
adobe reader will load but not install. states it cannot remove prior data...
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
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
un-install adobe acrobat professional
My Sony Viso laptop had pre-loaded adobe acrobat professional. I un-installed it after the trail period and downloaded the acrobat reader. Still can't...
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....
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
Sending a pdf file as the body of an email
I need to send a pdf document as the body of an email not as an attachment...
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Text export from Acrobat to Indesign CS3
How can I export text 0ut of Acrobat keeping all the atributes (ie. leading and Face) Exporting to Indesign3...
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
Firefox reader plugin for Intel based mac's
With reference to this thread
http://www.acrobatusers.com/forums/ask_an_expert/questions/view/3042/
I was wondering is there any tentative date of when this plugin would be available, the poin t is this...
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
Entering data on an Adobe file created by someone else
I am an author and my web designer designed the book on Adobe. When he send me he proofs, I can only read them...
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
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
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
Font Size Shrinks In Some Report Fields
We are experiencing a shrinking font issue that has us stumped. Here's the background: The report engine that we developed calls Crystal Reports forms...
Thu, Sep 27, 2007
Still "Missing PDF Maker" with Patch 1 for Adobe 8
Hello, I have just install the Pacth 1 for Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard, and still have the "Missing PDF Maker" Error.
I have installed Microsoft...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Computer can't open PDF file with Adobe.
When I receive a PDF file and I try to open it with Adobe 7.0, my computer freezes up. How do I get what...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Opening PDF document to page #
I have both Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Professional installed on my desktop. I am trying to create a word document that has a...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Acrobat 8 does not collate pdf when printed
I have a Mac running OSX and acrobat 8. When trying to print a 2-page pdf to a X4400 with collation, I get...
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Acrobat Reader highLight for Window application
hi, dear supervisor,
I am wondering if it is possible to highlight a few key words in Acrobat Reader when I open a PDF...
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
Openning pdfs after OCR.
Does running a scanned document pdf through OCR limit the ability of others using Acrobat Reader or other pdf viewing programs to open that...
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Adobe Reader
How do I set Adobe Reader to not automatically start and/or run in the background?...
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
General question on PDFs, search engines and statistics
Hello,
I don’t know to whom my question should be directed, so I hope this email will be forwarded to the right PDF experts.
I'm...
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
Adobe Reader
I need to uninstall and reinstall Adobe Reader 7.0. The updates will not uninstall. I use Mozilla Firefox as my browser. Can you help?...
Fri, Sep 21, 2007
Browser Plug-In Progress Indicator
This is probably really basic, but I can't figure it out.
I have a website that provides pdf's for download to users. Most often...
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
Can't open pdf appraisal
i have 8.1 and i can't open my appraisals..i just recently started to have this problem..can you direct me on how to fix this...
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
read password protected pdf file in C#.NET
I need to open a password protected pdf file in memory through my .net application and do something with the contents parsed.
There are now...
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
How to use Adobe 8
I have been a passive user of Adobe for years ie the only time I used it is when some web site had a...
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
7.0 to80
i have 7.0 it dont work so tried to deleat it and install 8.0 it wont unistall and wont load 8.0 and...
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Reader 8.1
I have Reader 8.1. I use Firefox, not IE. I am running XP Pro. When I open a pdf document via the Internet,...
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
Sun, Sep 16, 2007
Compatibility between Acrobat 6.0 and Reader 8.1
I use Acrobat 6.0, and recently found that some .pdfs I tried to download from the net generated an error: they were not...
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Print PDF on both sides from 3rd up
Is it possible to make some controlls on a 12-page PDF document, so that the first 2 page can be printed single sided, and...
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
Printer selection from IE7 Vista OS Adobe Reader 8
I am using vista os and I am opening a printable PDF in IE7. If I click on the printer icon in Adobe Reader...
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
Read-Out-Loud functionality
The 'Read-Out-Loud' functionality inside Internet Explorer was dropped in Reader version 8 (last version containing 'Read-Out-Loud' I have is Adobe Reader 7.09).
Why was this...
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
Read Out Loud in Internet Explorer
Is it possible to use the "Read Out Loud" functionality with Adobe Reader 8.1 inside Internet Explorer 6 and 7?...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Line graphs not printed from PDF file.
I am trying to print a pdf report that has a line graph. Except the lines in the graph all others are printed. The...
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
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
Set Adobe Reader as default application
How can I set Adobe Reader as the default application via a Refgistry key/s? Thanks in advance...
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Reader 7.0.8, when I click on a URL PDF link in Outlook 2003, Internet Explorers briefly opens and then closes.
I am using Acrobat Reader 7.0.8, when I click on a URL PDF link in Outlook 2003, Internet Explorers briefly opens and then closes....
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Firefox Reader Plugin f/ Mac OS X
Do we know if Adobe is working on a Reader plugin for Firefox running on Mac OS X (Intel)?...
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,...
Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Browser plug-in for streaming PDF's
Hello - I am developing a plug-in for Apachee 2.2.x which authorize a request for pdf document down load. The sequence is simple POST...
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...
Tue, Sep 4, 2007
Excel to PDF Conversion in Batch
Sir or Madam:
I am running excel 2000 and have Reader 8.0. Does anyone know how to batch convert a number of .xls files to...
Tue, Sep 4, 2007
Passing search terms into document from another application
I'm very interested in passing a search parameter into a PDF document, and having the "Find" feature auto-search the document when I open it....
Tue, Sep 4, 2007
Reader hangs and pegs CPU usage!
I can no longer open PDF files on my PC. I'm running 6.0 Reader on WinXP. It started fairly randomly one day, when...
Sat, Sep 1, 2007
PDF document won't open in GoLive
I use GoLive CS2. I have created a 22-page pdf in Acrobat 6.0 Standard. I've imported the pdf into GoLive.
After...
Fri, Aug 31, 2007
Adobe 8.1 Select and Paste
In Adobe 7.0 you could select as text or as an image. I used the select as image to paste tables of data into...
Fri, Aug 31, 2007
scanned docs
when i have scanned a document through using a document feeder on a scanner i get an error when trying to open the file.the...
Thu, Aug 30, 2007
embed pdf file into a Hotmail e-mail
Hi. I am needing to send a flyer to some of my Hotmail contacts. It is a PDF file. I need...
Thu, Aug 30, 2007
Javascript for printing current page in LiveCycle Designer
I'm having trouble finding a javascript that will allow a print button to print only the current page in LiveCycle Designer. The document that...
Thu, Aug 30, 2007
minimum required version of Reader for submitting form to URL
I created a form in Adobe 8 Pro/LiveCycle Designer. There's a submit button that sends a data stream to a website. What's...
Thu, Aug 30, 2007
Accessibility issue with Indesign created PDF
Hi, I have a PDF that was created with Indesign 2.0. It is my job to review and edit the accessibility tagging in Acrobat...
Wed, Aug 29, 2007
Printing Comments in Adobe Reader 7
Is there a way to make all comments print in Reader 7 or 8 no matter who sent the file? This is the issue:...
Wed, Aug 29, 2007
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...
Mon, Aug 27, 2007
Enable hand tool text selection in pdf file through c#.net.
Hi,
I am using pdf file in my .net application and i want to enable users text selection which is by default disabled. so through...
Mon, Aug 27, 2007
Copying and pasting
I am trying to paste a PDF document into a MS Word document Appendix. The PDF document has pictures (graphics). Also, I have executed...
Sat, Aug 25, 2007
adobe photoshop or professional
hi i would like to know after i scan a document how do i make changes to text and pictures through the photoshop or...
Fri, Aug 24, 2007
PDF Files - Errors when opening
We receive PDF files from our clients; most open fine but some display the following errors:
- Too few operands
- An unrecognized token was found
We...
Fri, Aug 24, 2007
Reader 8 tools missing when embedded in HTML object
Hello, can I use the comment and markup tools in Reader 8.1.0 when it is running within an embedded object in an HTML page?
I... 1 comment
Fri, Aug 24, 2007
force to open the pdf file always on a specific page
Hi,
I have a problem when I try to open a specific page of a pdf file from IE 6 and FireFox 2.0.0.6 using adobe...
Tue, Aug 21, 2007
upgrade from adobe reader 7 to version 8 with GPO
I have installed Adobe Reader 7.0 and some Asian Font packs(Chinese, Korean and etc). I would like to ask how can i upgrade to...
Tue, Aug 21, 2007
Adobe reader 7 upgrade to version 8 with Asian font packs
Hi all,
I have installed Adobe Reader 7.0 and some Asian Font packs(Chinese, Korean and etc). I would like to ask how can i upgrade...
Mon, Aug 20, 2007
"Running Slide Show" capabilites
I just started using Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Pro. I wanted to make a multi-page PDF document that, when it was opened, would roll on...
Mon, Aug 20, 2007
Reader launches while Web surfing
Hi. I have Acrobat Reader, version 8.0, and it launches when I open certain Web sites. Well, it tries to launch but fails, gumming...
Mon, Aug 20, 2007
Linking Text
Is there a way I can link two words in adobe and have the second word highlighted or a flashing cursor in front of...
Sun, Aug 19, 2007
pdfs embedded in html files cover drop down menus
I am trying to embed a pdf file in my web page.
Unfortunately, the pdf covers my drop-down menu. I use the and...
Sat, Aug 18, 2007
Doesn't collate
Why doesn't my Adobe (8.1) program collate. I am runnig it on Vista and use it for printing off the internet.... 3 comments
Sat, Aug 18, 2007
exportAsXFDF versus Reader 8 ?
exportAsXFDF versus Reader 8 ?
I, I want to export data (XFDF) from an Acrobat forms when the user click on a button in this...
Fri, Aug 17, 2007
Accessibility problem with size of menubar - toolbar icons
Accessibility problem with size of menubar - toolbar icons
I have problems with small architecture of icons on menubar - toolbars or other icons that...
Fri, Aug 17, 2007
Removal of Watermarks
could you exactly tell what is OCG.Can a watermark really could be removed from a pfd file with this adobe 8.1...
Wed, Aug 15, 2007
Stamps showing up only when printed
Is there a way to have a comment or a stamp show up only when the PDF is printed or to have a stamp...
Wed, Aug 15, 2007
Batch Processing: How to Enable Usage Rights in Adobe Reader
How do I set up the default parameters in Adobe Acrobat Pro version 8 so that the PDFs are automatically created with the “Enable...
Wed, Aug 15, 2007
Submit Button using Adobe 7.0 Pro
I created an interactive form using Adobe Professional 7.0. The submit by e-mail button is not working for users with Adobe Reader 6.0 and...
Wed, Aug 15, 2007
adding and removing watermarks from adobe pro 8
I a day back installed adobe reader 8.1 so that my purpose of adding and removing watermarks is solved but regret to tell that...
Mon, Aug 13, 2007
Form update
I have created a layout in using InDesign CS3, exported as a pdf. I then used Acrobat Pro8 to create a form with fields....
Fri, Aug 10, 2007
File open error
When trying to open a PDF file I get the message "cannot extract the embedded font '
LAACPA+Helvetica-Bold' - How can I read or 'fix...
Fri, Aug 10, 2007
Disable toolbars, menus and right-clicks.
Hi all! Just a noob here. I need help figuring out how to do 4 things. I have a web site that will automatically...
Fri, Aug 10, 2007
Disable Print and Save as button in acrobat reader
Hi, I would like to have working code to disable print and save as button in acrobat reader. My requirement is from our application...
Thu, Aug 9, 2007
Text prints as black boxes
We regularly get PDFs from architects (usually created using Acrobat Distiller 7.0 with PDF Version 1.4 / Acrobat 5.x). When we view them in...
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
Automatic E-mail PDF Button
How do I create an e-mail button that automatically e-mails a PDF document without letting the end-user edit the e-mail's body, subject, or recipients?...
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
fillable PDF email submission & free version of acrobat
I want to collect data from clients throughout my state using fillable PDFs sudmitted by email. Does the free version of acrobat/reader support...
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
Batch enable commenting for PDF files
We have several hundreds of PDF files generated by Acrobat 6. We need to enable commenting for Acrobat Reader 8. Is there...
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
Read out Loud Function: Problems with Tables
How do I control the read out loud function so that it reads all the text in a table cell before reading the...
Tue, Aug 7, 2007
send to multi emails
I need to have a form email to addresses that correspond to checkboxes within the form. How can I do this?...
Tue, Aug 7, 2007
Reader and Comments
I created a PDF in Acrobat Pro 8.1.0 and selected No Security. When I open the file in Reader 7.0.9 I am unable to...
Sun, Aug 5, 2007
TypeErrors in saveAs with Adobe Readers
I'm submitting the complete sequence just in case that the replies are not being received by the Expert because I'm receivng the answers from...
Sat, Aug 4, 2007
TypeErrors in saveAs with Adobe Reader
I have the following code in a folder level JS (not the only code):
app.beginPriv();
var myDoc = event.target;
myDoc.saveAs(path, formato);
app.endPriv();
})
It works OK woth Adobe Profesional but...
Fri, Aug 3, 2007
Vista
Since installing Vista Ultimate, Acrobat Pro 8.1 & Reader 8.1, I've experienced routine instability with Acrobat (application closing), whether launched as an application or...
Fri, Aug 3, 2007
Licensing
How can I tell if I have Acrobat Professional installed versus Standard by looking at the Executable? I'm scanning PC's with all versions, but...
Fri, Aug 3, 2007
Livecycle form: Send button not working for Adobe Reader 8 users
Hello,
I have created a form with LiveCycle 8.0. The form has a submit button to submit a pdf of the completed form via...
Thu, Aug 2, 2007
Error When Requesting Digital ID from Professional 8 to Reader 7
When I sent a request for a digital ID from Professional 8.1 with an attaced FDF file, the user clicks on it and tries...
Thu, Aug 2, 2007
No printing from 8.1, but did from 7.x
I recently upgraded from version 7.x of Acrobat to 8.1. I am now unable to print .pdf files to my Lexmark Optra R+...
Thu, Aug 2, 2007
User Rights
Hi,
I've created an order form using Live Cycle Designer. I have applied User Rights using Acrobat Pro8. Only problem is through testing the...
Wed, Aug 1, 2007
Reader 8.1 Postscript Printing problem with Corporate Logo
We have recently upgraded within the office from Adobe Reader 7 to Adobe reader 8.1. We have a corporate web based reporting tool that...
Mon, Jul 30, 2007
PDF file transfer
I need to transfer a PDF file from Adobe reader 7.0.8 to Excel 2000. How do I do that?...
Fri, Jul 27, 2007
Disable saving of PDF form
I have a survey form created in LiveCycle Designer 8. It has a Submit by Email button that was set to send the...
Fri, Jul 27, 2007
Trouble sending PDF file
I am having trouble sending a PDF file to Excel 2000 from Adobe 7.0.8. It comes up in Excel encrypted. It says it is...
Fri, Jul 27, 2007
maintaing session data
We have an Adobe form on the web called a Child Support Calculator, which performs some calculation and which the public can access. ...
Fri, Jul 27, 2007
Acrobat 8 Reader display problem in 256 color mode
Is there a way to setup Acrobat Reader 8 to use solid color to display the menu and text instead of dithering color when...
Fri, Jul 27, 2007
Adobe Reader 7.0
How do I send a document from adobe reader 7.0 to Excel 2000?...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
Adobe reader javascript compatibility
I have created an interactive form using the Adobe LiveCycle Designer. I have added a button by clicking to attach a file.With adobe Acrobat...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
ENABLED USEAGE RIGHTS
Which product is needed if you anticipate an "Enabled Usage Rights" form will exceed the 500 uses restrictions?...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
javascript compatibility
I have created a javascript script with a button to attach a file to a Form, in Adobe LiveCycle Designer (version 8.0). However the...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
Markup in 8.1 Reader in Mac OS X 10.4
Is it possible to use the commenting and markup tool in Reader? It appears as 'not allowed' in all .pdf docs. How can I...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
PSF Open Parameters
I have a document named "PDF Open parameters" for Adobe Acrobat 7.0
Now I need, if exist, the same document for Adobe Acrobar 8.0...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
PDF Print
How can I change the Printer Settings like Printer name and print a PDF document from a web page? I have written code in...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
Forms and digital signatures
Hi there!
I have designed a design request form (on a Mac) and would like to send this to my colleagues (who use PCs) in...
Wed, Jul 25, 2007
PDF preview
I've created a pdf that has links to other pdfs. The link to the external pdf opens up the document in the browser without...
Wed, Jul 25, 2007
8.1 embed problem
I developed a .net web page that had an embeded pdf file in it. On 7.0 I could view it fine in my...
Tue, Jul 24, 2007
AOL and ver 8.1
I recently upgraded to ver. 8.1. When I open an AOL e-mail with a pdf attachment,I download it. On the AOL window...
Tue, Jul 24, 2007
forms
How do I make a non-interactive form an interactive form?...
Tue, Jul 24, 2007
help with downloading
I have ver 8.1.0 and when trying to download off internet explorer the page that the document is on wont open. Do I have...
Sun, Jul 22, 2007
forms
I am a newbie to PDF forms and have run into what appears to be a problem with multiple line text fields. When...
Fri, Jul 20, 2007
Acrobat Automatic Version Check js not working
I have entered a javascript code in Document Javascripts that should prevent any versions less than 7 from staying open.
Here is the code:
if (app.viewer... 1 comment
Fri, Jul 20, 2007
Dual install
We're an engineering firm with over 100 Acrobat Standard users. I have Acrobat Pro and want to test the forms and collaboration procedures I...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
saving a pdf file
How can I get acrobat and reader to save a file using the name in a text field, automatically?...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
Accessible PDFs
can you add greater pauses between paragraphs when creating an accessible tagged pdf?...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
Filled-In PDF forms
Hi,
I created a form in LiveCycle Designer and added an "email-submit" button to it. I enabled user rights in Reader so the form could...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
SUPPORT
1. If we have a directory of images that are encrypted, is there a way to globally change the password?
2. Is...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
PDF
I want to find the text co-ordinates (i.e. left, top, width and height) for each word (text content) in the pdf document....
Wed, Jul 18, 2007
Form Function
I want to create a pdf form layered over the top of my company's check artwork for the purpose of filling out manual checks....
Wed, Jul 18, 2007
PDF Printing automatically
I have a link on my aspx file. I will link to a pdf file from this link. I will open the file in...
Wed, Jul 18, 2007
Excel link PDF
In an MS Excel document, I have a PDF link
, when I open that link, it opens Adobe and closes it right away (the...
Tue, Jul 17, 2007
Saving Data in PDF Form
I have tried enabling a PDF form to allow for saving entered data using Reader, but it isn't working. I have Adobe Acrobat... 2 comments
Tue, Jul 17, 2007
AutoSelect paper size
I need some guidance with Adobe Reader 8 capabilities. I would like to know if there is a way to get certain paper size...
Mon, Jul 16, 2007
Tracking signatures
Assuming a document is placed in a shared folder for purpose of applying successive signatures, is there a way to track who has signed...
Fri, Jul 13, 2007
Forms emailing
We are currently trying to use Acrobat Pro for customer data gathering.
We have been experimenting with forms and have found one problem we can’t... 1 comment
Fri, Jul 13, 2007
Printing Comments Adobe8
IS there a way to print comments in Adobe8?... 4 comments
Fri, Jul 13, 2007
How to open linked pdf file in new window where the active file is also a pdf file
i have pdf files which need to be linked, but when i the link is clicked the target file (pdf) should open in new... 2 comments
Thu, Jul 12, 2007
Acrobat Player penetration
Are there any player penetration statistics for Adobe Acrobat? I can't find any using Google or even on the Adobe Web site.
Adobe keeps penetration...
Wed, Jul 11, 2007
printing color pdf as black
we have recently upgraded our adobe reader software to 8.0 from versions 6 and 7. we have autocad drawings that we have converted to... 3 comments
Wed, Jul 11, 2007
Why does one userprofile go to temp deadlock
We have set up 25 new identical PC's, with WinXP.
The programinstall is made with policies in AD. Userprofiles are roamed from server.
Problem:
On...
Wed, Jul 11, 2007
using multiple versions
I had Adobe Writer 5.0 and recently downloaded the Adobe Reader 8.0.
Initially, I was able to choose between 5.0 and 8.0 but now when...
Tue, Jul 10, 2007
Email Attachment - Lotus Notes
Hello,
I am running Adobe 8 Standard on a Windows XP SP2 machine. From Adobe, I want to go File->Email to attach the current...
Tue, Jul 10, 2007
automatic updates
How do you stop automatic updates from occurring in Adobe Reader 8.1?...
Mon, Jul 9, 2007
Printing/Saving subsets of pages from a PDF
Need to ask the user to agree to the terms and conditions of a document upon printing or saving.
Once they agree we only want...
Mon, Jul 9, 2007
PDF/Internet Explorer Print Issue
Whenever I open a PDF in IE and press Print, the IE print window comes up instead of the PDF's print window.
I need the...
Mon, Jul 9, 2007
How to extract text from a pdf ,article wise?
How to extract the text from a Pdf, with corresponding to the different articles in that pdf(ie if a Pdf of a newpaper is...
Fri, Jul 6, 2007
Overtyping/highlighting on PDF's
I review appraisal reports and would like to be able to circle, highlight and/or overtype on top of the report so I can show...
Fri, Jul 6, 2007
Acrobat Reader
Why does Acrobat Reader launch when I select Acrobat Professional from the Start menu?????... 5 comments
Fri, Jul 6, 2007
two programs on c drive
At 6:49 AM -0600 7/6/07, TERRY CHAPPELL wrote:
>I just up dated my Computer with XP to acrobat 8.1, after doing a
>complete confg. including...
Fri, Jul 6, 2007
Versions of Reader
Is it possible to open reader version 4 files with reader version 8?
For many reasons it is not possible for us to roll back...
Thu, Jul 5, 2007
Adobe Reader 8 and submitform
Hi, I'm rather new on Adobe. In IE my users fill in a (PDF-)form with some javascripts on. When cliking a button a...
Wed, Jul 4, 2007
ACrobat 3D
Hello Experts
I have a 3D pdf of a plastic bag with a logo on it, I have a transparency map to keep the logo...
Wed, Jul 4, 2007
registry problem with Adobe
I run Windows XP SP2, and recently have been unable to install any version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Professional. The login process...
Tue, Jul 3, 2007
PDF Web Display
I'm not sure how to ask this so let me just ramble for a minute.
I am working on a project where our...
Tue, Jul 3, 2007
Opening a retaining a PDF file for form received via the internet.
When opening a file on the internet, I get the error "runtime to terminate is in an unusual way" the file will then close....
Fri, Jun 29, 2007
Packaging multiple files & printing as separate documents
We have individual files that we need to publish as one pdf document so that a user can easily search all of the files...
Fri, Jun 29, 2007
Table Select Tool in Reader 8.1
Is it still possible in Reader v8.1 to select a table (columns of data), copy and paste it into Excel so that the table...
Fri, Jun 29, 2007
Print from IE browser
Hello! I am trying to batch print a set of pdf's from IE browser. I included the acropdf object (from Adobe 7) in the...
Thu, Jun 28, 2007
Reader printing defaults
When printing an Acrobat file using Reader on a PC, the print menu defaults to REDUCE TO PRINTER MARGINS. Can this be changed so...
Thu, Jun 28, 2007
OSX printing to .pdf right justification problems
I have a 300 page document in MS Word, which I have printed to a pdf file using my Mac OSX "print to .pdf"...
Thu, Jun 28, 2007
How do I avoid LiveCycle when creating forms in Acrobat?
I’m using Acrobat 8 Pro (CS3 w/ updates). I’m trying to create forms that Adobe Reader 8 can fill in and save to disk,... 1 comment
Thu, Jun 28, 2007
Screen Rendering
I have a large drawn logo scaled down, in pdf1.4 format that displays on screen fine in Reader 7, but is very badly drawn...
Wed, Jun 27, 2007
Acrobat 6 pro from auto launching
i'm using adobe 6.0 pro and adobe reader 8. How do stop Acrobat 6 pro from lauching if all i want to do is...
Wed, Jun 27, 2007
Submit Form
The application I've created for customers to fill out on-line comes to my email garbled. I'd like it to come to my email...
Wed, Jun 27, 2007
PDF file received by email is blank
I'm resubmitting this unresolved question (alos entered on forum on 6/19):
A company sent us a PDF attachment via email to both our...
Tue, Jun 26, 2007
Survey in Adobe 8 Pro being done in Reader 7
I am using Adobe 8 Pro to create a survey and a lot of the people taking the survey have Adobe Reader 7.0.9. ...
Tue, Jun 26, 2007
Enable Adobe Reader Usage Rights in Acrobat 8 Pro
How to 'Enable Adobe Reader Usage Rights ' from Acrobat 8 Pro? The response to a previous query said this can be done in... 1 comment
Mon, Jun 25, 2007
Saving filled forms in Reader 8
Reader 8 cannot save filled forms, only offers to print them. Forms created in Acrobat 8/LiveCycle, no password protection. Is this a feature of...
Mon, Jun 25, 2007
Submit a Form
I am using Acrobat 8.0 Pro.
I have a form with a submit button with the action type "Submit a form". I want to...
Fri, Jun 22, 2007
Shrinking font in Reader 8 Text Fields
Please help me understand why text in a form field is much smaller when opened in Reader 8. Details: A form opened in...
Fri, Jun 22, 2007
Designer 7 Calculation Override Box not working
I made a form in LiveCycle Designer 7.0. I made one checkbox field a "Calculated - User can Override" to remind user of box...
Fri, Jun 22, 2007
Acroforms "save as"
Thom Parker said"
The Acrobat JavaScript Reference states that this function requires Reader Save Rights to work in Reader."
I enabled user rights and the 'Save...
Thu, Jun 21, 2007
Plus Symbol in Form Field
In Reader 8, a small white plus (+) symbol in a black box appears in the lower right corner of an empty text field...
Wed, Jun 20, 2007
Change background color of Acrobat Viewer
Using the ActiveX/.OCX interface with JavaScript, is it possible to change the default dark grey background color the Acrobat Viewer places around PDF documents?...
Wed, Jun 20, 2007
Can the Navigation Panel Buttons be hidden with JavaScript?
When working with the Acrobat 8 viewer through the .OCX/ActiveX interface, is it possible using JavaScript to hide the (left) navigation panel buttons (pages,...
Wed, Jun 20, 2007
acrobat 8 sdk
2 questions.
1. Are there any known issues with using .net encryptiong with pdf files?
2. I have any app that uses the acrobat interop assembly...
Tue, Jun 19, 2007
Reader tries ti reinstall in Outlook
I have Outlook 2003 and Adobe Reader 8.0 installed on my computer, XP SP2. Just recently everytime I open an PDF attachment in...
Tue, Jun 19, 2007
PDF file received by email is blank
A company sent us a PDF attachment via email to both our internal email address and to a dial-up email account. The attachment received...
Tue, Jun 19, 2007
Reader 7.0.8 and IE 6.0
I have a web application that generates PDF files. Works fine. The web applicaion post data through HTTP to the user's browser.
2 situations :...
Mon, Jun 18, 2007
Engering Data on a PDF form that was not created by me.
How do I enter data on a PDF form that I was sent to fill out as an online application?...
Mon, Jun 18, 2007
Problem: Apps Launch as PDF file
After Installing Reader 8 all applications try to launch as if it were a PDF file. Whats going on?...
Sat, Jun 16, 2007
hilighted text copy
hi
I am using pdf books for studying and I hilight keywords while studying.I want to copy all hilighted words to make a mind-map in...
Fri, Jun 15, 2007
Problem with 8.1 Update
I seem to be having a lot of problems with Adobe Reader 8.1 and Adobe Professional 8.1. Over the last two days I have...
Fri, Jun 15, 2007
Load event in HTML
How to detect that a file finish downloading with a element in HTML?...
Fri, Jun 15, 2007
Table of Contents
How to creat a table of contents in a PDF file?...
Thu, Jun 14, 2007
Hyperlink Conversion
I have several places within my word document where hyperlinks appear back to back. When I pdf my document only the back to...
Thu, Jun 14, 2007
Reader 8 Navigation Pannel Buttons
I want to Hide Navigation Pannel Buttons when my PDF loads in Reader 8. I need to do this by code, so the user...
Thu, Jun 14, 2007
Saving pdf copy for Readers
Acrobat 8 Pro is claiming to enable users of Reader 7.0 or 8 to fill in and save a copy of a pdf-file. This...
Thu, Jun 14, 2007
Forms
Hi. I've created a form using Acrobat 8 Pro and am trying to get a way in which whenever someone sumbits the form it...
Wed, Jun 13, 2007
Adobe Reader 8.1 Problems
I seem to be having a lot of problems with Adobe Reader 8.1 and Adobe Professional 8.1. Over the last two days I...
Wed, Jun 13, 2007
Acroforms "save as"
Using acroforms, I have created a button that opens a "save as" window. When I try it on reader 7.0.8 this window does...
Wed, Jun 13, 2007
ACROBAT CATALOG INDEX NOT BEING USED
We publish print catalog, and now are starting to publish (as PDF files) on CDs as well.
Using Acrobat Professional 7 to author, an Acrobat...
Wed, Jun 13, 2007
German Voice?
Gibt es eine deutsche Sprachausgabedatei für den Reader, um interaktive Formulare vorlesen zu lassen?
Is there any german vocie wich can read german interactive pdf´s...
Tue, Jun 12, 2007
Hyperlink and Adobe Reader 8.1
Hello, I seem to be having trouble with hyperlinks not converting properly. When I open a PDF document in my Internet Explorer the hyperlinks...
Tue, Jun 12, 2007
Forms
Can anyone help with this. I've created a form in acrobat 8 and need to add a submit button so people throughout the company...
Tue, Jun 12, 2007
Forms
Can anyone help with this problem. I have applied Adobe Reader Usage Rights using Acrobat 8 to a form but when pressing the submit... 2 comments
Mon, Jun 11, 2007
No PDF on Server
I really need someone's insight. A PDF that works fine on my system does not appear when I upload it to my server for...
Mon, Jun 11, 2007
Web Generated PDF
I have to extract data from web based PDF files (I have no control over that bit!), but export and copy and paste just...
Mon, Jun 11, 2007
use local fonts
In Reader 7, on the Document menu, one of the choices is "use local fonts". What does that mean? I couldn't find...
Sun, Jun 10, 2007
PDF Problem
Can someone tell me why a PDF works fine but when I upload it to the server for a link from the web site...
Fri, Jun 8, 2007
opening .pdf from web site links
I cannot open some .pdf files supplied by web sites through links. This may be related to IE 7.0 because it started when...
Fri, Jun 8, 2007
Forms
I am constructing a form in adobe professional 8. I wish to have fields that appear (that contain additional questions) to the user...
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Files disappear
We have 3 users on one server. 1 worker was converting files (Lakes .doc files)- and now all the files from L...
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Working Example using HostContainer
I'm looking for a working code example involving communication between a web page and its embeded PDF (via the hostContainer objetct). Any body...
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
How can a person with Adobe Reader only do a 'save as' to a PDF form with no securities set?
I have created a PDF form in Acrobat 8.0 Professional for the employees to use (fill out fields, sign, and 'save as' in a...
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
large files
Why are my files so big that I have to send them in two parts? I scan contracts and need them to be...
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Linking to external microsoft docs
I am creating an interactive CD containing a master PDF doc with links to external Microsoft Word, excel and p.point docs. when i burn...
Wed, Jun 6, 2007
turn off accessability
Ever since I upgraded to Adobe reader 8 the accessability features have been turned on.
It was certainly not my intention to activate this... 1 comment
Tue, Jun 5, 2007
acrobat 8 3d
Dear team I am trying to show my 3d designs using the trial version 8 publisher but the recipient is using a mac they...
Tue, Jun 5, 2007
Pasting Word Table into PDF Form
Hello,
I'm looking into upgrading to Acrobat 8 Professional to design forms in the workplace. One problem I've hit is that staff need to paste...
Tue, Jun 5, 2007
Load a PlugIn before Acrobat is starting?
Hi NG,
If we start a PDF document from this page: http://www.bl.uk/services/document/sed.html then the plugin is first loaded and the user see an empty...
Mon, Jun 4, 2007
Default reader
Hi,
I have adobe 8. However, I set up foxitreader as my default. Foxit won't let me uncheck it. It says I have to...
Fri, Jun 1, 2007
Emal Acroforms
Thom Parker said" So there is a work around, use the "doc.saveAs()" function to rename the file before mailing. Of course, this will only...
Fri, Jun 1, 2007
Save Data Acroforms
Is there a way to save data on a specific hard drive or network drive using a button field in acroforms?...
Fri, Jun 1, 2007
Acrobat 8 Reader in a HTML IFRAME.
We show a PDF within a web page surround and this no longer appears to work on Vista (x32) with Acrobat Reader 8.0. As...
Tue, May 29, 2007
PDF as online Help
We're considering using our PDFs to provide "online Help" from entries on the Help menu of a Java application that's supported on both Windows...
Tue, May 29, 2007
Getting Acrobat 3D to work in PDFs created from Word.
Hi,
I have a question regarding Acrobat 3D. I am running an evaluation version on Windows XP. Mostly with good results, however, in Reader V...
Sun, May 27, 2007
Acrobat 8 EULA
I hope the experts here can help clarify some points in the Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional EULA.
(I) Re Section 14.13 Acrobat Professional Feature
Would using... 1 comment
Fri, May 25, 2007
interactive form access on reader
I created an interactive form using Adobe designer 7.0. I also have adobe professional 7.0 and am able to enter text into the form...
Thu, May 24, 2007
Display Binary
We use a process that displays pdfs as a binary stream. it has been working fine for a number of years. Suddenly this week...
Thu, May 24, 2007
Enabling Word Search
I simply want to know how to enable the word search option for a scanned document. I have a scanned manual that has been...
Wed, May 23, 2007
email pdf with custom filename
When submitting the PDF to an Email address, is it possible to send the PDF with a different or customized filename? For example,...
Wed, May 23, 2007
Forms
Using Adobe Pro 7 + LiveCycle to set up a form with a signature field.
Where are the menu settings to enable signature completion in...
Tue, May 22, 2007
Acrobat Standard - v8 - license - loading issue
Hi,
One of my clients is havin an issue loading Acrobat Standard v8 license. Here is the issue, can anyone assist?
"As I loaded Adobe Acrobat...
Tue, May 22, 2007
page capture in the pdf
How to capture the page no in the pdf using java script ,can you send me the script coding...
Tue, May 22, 2007
Rotate Views - Lines in table not appearing
I have converted a Word document to PDF. When I do a Rotate-View in PDF, some lines in the table do not appear. ...
Mon, May 21, 2007
embedded pdf in Excel error
I have an embedded pdf file in an Excel 2000 worksheet. When I double click to view the pdf, an Excel error displays :...
Fri, May 18, 2007
PDFs Online Open Slowly
I use acrobat to show excerpts of documents on my website. These pdfs seem to open very slowly, and I wonder if there...
Thu, May 17, 2007
Forms
I have created a form using acrobat 8 pro and have included a sumbit button with javascript so the user can email the completed...
Wed, May 16, 2007
PDF Open Parameter Only Works Once Per File
I'm only able to get the PDF Open Parameters to work one time per file in IE.
If I specify file.pdf#page=10, the file is opened...
Wed, May 16, 2007
Opening PDFs
How to I get a pdf attachment to open up as a full page on the receiver's screen? Mine always open up at about...
Sat, May 12, 2007
Data Connections and Acrobat Reader
I’m developing a fillable form with drop down list, data connection, signatures and everything in Adobe LiveCycle Designer … The data connections are to...
Fri, May 11, 2007
Image Field
With Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional is there a way to place a field on the PDF so that people with Reader can place an...
Wed, May 9, 2007
Printing comments using Reader 8
We are using Acrobat 8 to send e-mail based reviews. Our reviewers are using Reader 8. Reviewers are unable to print their comments for... 1 comment
Tue, May 8, 2007
typewriter function
I have transferred some forms that were created in Page Maker to Adobe. I saved them with the typewriter function enabled for Adobe...
Mon, May 7, 2007
Adobe/Outlook 2003 integration problem
We are running Windows XP pro SP 2 and Adobe Reader 7.0 and Outlook 2003. We are having a problem with just one user....
Sun, May 6, 2007
Completing form fields and saving file
Hello:
I'm new to Acrobat 8 Pro. I have a PDF form where I created a few text fields. I sent the document...
Fri, May 4, 2007
DB Connectio and Adobe Reader
Thom,
Thank you for your answer.
When you say one of the Adobe Server what specifically you reffer to.
Thanks!
Q: I have a form developed with Designer...
Fri, May 4, 2007
Printing from Different trays in an application
I have Acrobat Reader 8.0 on a machine and I'd like to print PDF's silently from a Windows Application. Today we use the AcroRd32.exe...
Thu, May 3, 2007
Does Adobe Reader 8 has the capability of interpreting Java Scripts and displaying data from a data connection
I have a form developed with Designer 8 which has multiples drop-down list boxes and standard buttons defined with java scripts and a data...
Thu, May 3, 2007
Trouble with form created in Acrobat Pro 8
I have recently posted (to a website) a form, which I created from a Word document in Acrobat Pro 8.0. I enabled usage...
Wed, May 2, 2007
reading back to you
Hi all
Is there any way that when a PDF file opens it can be set to read back to you?
I know you can press...
Wed, May 2, 2007
Pro 7 vs. Pro 8
While I have Pro 8 and create forms using Designer 8 (all of which are saved dynamic 8 and enabled) - can anyone tell...
Tue, May 1, 2007
Reader 8 compatability?
Version 7 PDF forms when opened with Reader 8 are blank. Only the Print, Import buttons show up. What gives?...
Tue, May 1, 2007
convert object file link from MS Word to PDF
I have MS Word which has an object file is created. Normally, within Word, when it is double-click the object, it will be opened...
Tue, May 1, 2007
appearance of checkboxes
I recently created a form using Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, and when I sent it out to my colleagues, some said that the checkboxes...
Mon, Apr 30, 2007
add page breaks
I have pdf files that are 8.5x18. How can I add a page break to make it conform to letter size(8.5x11)...
Mon, Apr 30, 2007
Text Box Font
I am unable to change the font type/size within a text box created with Adobe 8.0 Reader. When I select properties I only...
Mon, Apr 30, 2007
Reconize Text
Is there any way to create a shortcut on the File Tool Bar to the "Reconize Text Using OCR" funtion?...
Mon, Apr 30, 2007
Is it possible to set a field's tooltip via Acrobat Javascript?
Is it possible to set a field's tooltip via Acrobat Javascript?... 2 comments
Fri, Apr 27, 2007
Smartphones and Acrobat
Will there ever be any capability with Acrobat in order to edit or create PDF documents on smartphones?...
Fri, Apr 27, 2007
Signing a PDF Document
Hello:
I have a form which is an Authorization for Release of Information. A signature is required. A person comes to the website,...
Thu, Apr 26, 2007
Web Form Not Submitting..?
I created a PDF using OpenOffice 2.1, containing a form I wish to submit over the web to my site.
Testing from within OpenOffice (switching... 1 comment
Thu, Apr 26, 2007
Why is acroread trying to access a graphical interface for non-interfactive commands such as -toPostScript? How can I get around
When I install acroread on my Solaris server, I am able to run it fine as long as I have the DISPLAY variable set...
Thu, Apr 26, 2007
Accessibility
I have created a form (imported from a PDF document) in LiveCycle Designer, that uses check boxes. The sales team uses the form by...
Tue, Apr 24, 2007
Form Auto fill turn off
I have created a form and posted to our intranet for people to use. When Reader 7 users click on the form to use...
Tue, Apr 24, 2007
search tool
Is there a way for me to do a search (use the search tool)of a (or multiple)pdf file an then save this search and...
Tue, Apr 24, 2007
mailto link problem
My laptop has Window XP sp2. I have Acrobat Professional 8 and IE 6 sp2. Outlook 2003 is my email...
Mon, Apr 23, 2007
Version 8 compatibiity
Can you run Acrobat Pro or Standard v8 while Acrobat Reader 8 is active?...
Mon, Apr 23, 2007
document downloading and saving
Is it true that anyone with Reader 7.0 should be able to edit and save a a pdf document written with Acrobat 8.0 Pro?...
Sun, Apr 22, 2007
Forms from a web site
I have Acrobat 8 Professional for MAC. I am running OS 10.4.6. I previously built a form and distributed by email. Everyone was able...
Fri, Apr 20, 2007
PDF's print RED & BLACK
Intel Mac OS 10.4.9 w Acrobat 8 and an HP 2605n. PDF's print red and black. From a PC prints fine. ...
Fri, Apr 20, 2007
check boxes in forms
I'm using Acrobat Pro 7.0 on Windows XP. I've created a form with numerous check boxes, but when I open the form in...
Fri, Apr 20, 2007
Form Attachments
We could show a "open dialog box" in the event of clicking a hyperlink using "Javascript".
Similarly is there any option to open the attached...
Fri, Apr 20, 2007
app.popUpMenu() works in Acrobat 5.0.5, fails in Reader 7/8.
Hi Thom. I have a large set of documents using app.popUpMenu() that works in the Acrobat 5.0.5 I developed in, but fails to...
Fri, Apr 20, 2007
Attachments
I need you have a hyperlink that should allows the user to open a specific attached document....
Fri, Apr 20, 2007
Print entire document - Problems
Here's the error message I get from the print driver:
ERROR:undefined
OFFENDING COMMAND: get
STACK:
/CIDFont
-dictionary-
/HeiseiMin-W3
/Serif
-dictionary-
/Adobe-Japan1
-dictionary-
/ct_StyleDicts
false
Thanks in advance.
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Original Message:
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Q: I am having problems printing PDF's with both...
Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Unable to print more than one page in a multipage pdf document
I am having trouble printing more than the first page in multiple page adobe reader 8.0 documents on Windows XP Pro. The printer...
Thu, Apr 19, 2007
print markups
Hi,
I mark up pdf docs with the various annotation tools in Acrobat Standard 7.0.9 and send them to other people. When they print...
Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Acrobat question
If we create a form in Acrobat 8 professional with fillable fields, will the end-user be able to save and e-mail that form in...
Wed, Apr 18, 2007
error
>Everytime I try to open up a PDF file on my email, this message pops up
>and it will not allow me to view...
Tue, Apr 17, 2007
Printable crafts on adobe website
Some time back, I saw a link on Adobe website for printable paper crafts where I can download pdf file, print it and follow...
Tue, Apr 17, 2007
Fullscreen PDF page transitions in browser (IE 7)
Is there a way to prepare a PDF file so that it shows up in full-screen mode with automatic page transitions through the Adobe...
Tue, Apr 17, 2007
Embbeded Font Problem
Embbed fonts are not shown in Windwos VISTA x64
version,
Those fonts are korean
Acrobat reader show error message can't display that font...
Mon, Apr 16, 2007
Word PDF Files
I have been using adobe acrobat 6.0 Professional.All of a sudden the program was not reading my pdf files on line. I tried everything....
Mon, Apr 16, 2007
Print in Red Info
Dov, A little more info about printing in red. I am looking at PDF's that were orignally created in Adobe Illustrator, and they... 2 comments
Mon, Apr 16, 2007
custom pdf view
Hi Tom,
this is my previous questione and your related answer:
Q: how can i disable search functions (I mean find button) for a pdf document?...
Mon, Apr 16, 2007
Diffence between adobe reader and writer
Hi,
How do i differentiate between an adobe5 reader and an adobe5 writer in terms of registry key value.
wherein the registry the reader and writer...
Fri, Apr 13, 2007
multiple monitors, multiple fullscreen documents
Is it possible to have two documents open fullscreen on different monitors simultaneously? (ie : pdf#1 open fullscreen on my primary monitor and pdf#2... 2 comments
Fri, Apr 13, 2007
Still prints in red!
Prints in Red
Ted, I did some testing with 8.0 printed two documents showed up in red I printed the same files in Illustrator CS...
Fri, Apr 13, 2007
custom pdf view
how can i disable search functions (I mean find button) for a pdf document?...
Fri, Apr 13, 2007
--- Acrobat 7.01 ---
How can I find all of the features available for Acrobat 7.01 ?
I would like to know ALL possible features (and or functions) prior...
Wed, Apr 11, 2007
Designer vs. Acrobat forms - data importing
I'm using Acrobat 7 Pro to make forms. Whenever I use the Forms menu, Designer automatically opens up. Most of my users only have...
Wed, Apr 11, 2007
Settings for others receiving forms created in Acrobat Pro 8.0
I am using Acrobat Professional 8.0 to create forms for people to download off of a website and fill in. How can I...
Wed, Apr 11, 2007
Avoid pop-ups / "Do not show this message again"
I have a large number of people that will be using our PDF. In the PDF Java Script we perform a 'Validate all...
Tue, Apr 10, 2007
Preferred order to install multiple Adobe apps?
When performing a clean install of Acrobat Pro 7.0, FrameMaker 7.0, Creative Suite 2.0, and RoboHelp 5.0 on a WinXP/Pro desktop, what is...
Tue, Apr 10, 2007
Editing
Is it possible to edit a pdf. file that has been constructed through Adobe and sent in an Adobe Reader format?...
Tue, Apr 10, 2007
Reader OCX
We are using the ocx to do some automatic printing and when we loaded version 8 it opens up reader and does the print...
Mon, Apr 9, 2007
navigation pain links to document within document
I need to take several documents (some excel, some word, some from a third party source but I can print to adobe) and put...
Mon, Apr 9, 2007
Forms
Forms: I have a form that allows for scrolling, but how do I print the additional lines that are not visible?... 2 comments
Mon, Apr 9, 2007
saving PDF forms in Reader 6
I have created a form in Acrobat Professional 8 and wan