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2007-10-26 03:28:07
Dev
Registered: Oct 26 2007
Posts: 3

Hi there,

I'm working on the web-based application that allows users to fill out online pdf documents. I've created test pdf with Acro fields, added several submit buttons... I've found that there is an option to submit a full pdf document, but as it is mentioned in documentation this option doesn't work with Reader. All client users do have Reader installed. So my question is: how can I get filled out pdf, submitted by user on the server side? I'm not interested in user data, just following: user fills out pdf -> clicks submit -> pdf is sent to server and saved. If there is no option to submit whole pdf, what is alternative way to get form data (when user clicked Submit), send it to server and merge with pdf masterform?

Thanks in advance!!!

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2007-10-26 08:52:21
#1
lkassuba
ExpertTeam
Registered: Jun 28 2007
Posts: 3636
You'll need to Reader-enable your form with Acrobat 8 Pro. in order to allow Reader users to fill in and submit the entire pdf. To do this choose the Advanced --> Enable Usage Rights in Reader command in Acrobat 8 Pro. (Be sure to double check the EULA to make sure that your Reader-enabled form falls within the documented limitations.)

Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.

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2007-10-27 13:05:24
#2
Dev
Registered: Oct 26 2007
Posts: 3
Ok, I've done this, now I'm able to submit entire PDF, but now this PDF document has no limitations, user can save a copy of it, print, comment etc...
My goal is to allow users to ONLY fill out PDF(no local copies, comments, signing, printing) and submit it to server. Is there a way I can do that?
Thanks!
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2007-10-29 04:07:48
#3
lkassuba
ExpertTeam
Registered: Jun 28 2007
Posts: 3636
You can set Security on the PDF to disallow these things. File --> Properties --> Security tab. Set Password Security and check the box for "Restrict editing and printing of the document..." Then set the features you want to disallow.

Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.

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2007-11-22 09:49:34
#4
eprangsma
Registered: Nov 22 2007
Posts: 4
Hi,

You can use PDF/Mergician for this. It enables you to setup PDF forms (optionally pre-filled with some personalized data) that are fillable by end users.
The end user can then submit the field values using some submit button and you get the data back into your system. From there you can create a flattened PDF form ("this is what I received from you") back to the end user and trigger what ever business process you want.

See www.pdfmergician.com

Kind regards,
Ewout
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2007-11-27 13:05:48
#5
mmakonnen
Registered: Nov 27 2007
Posts: 2
Hi
I was looking into the conversation you had about creating a fillable pdf form and submitting to server.I am having a problem exactly doing that.I have my fillable pdf form which can be filled by a client then how can I submit to a directory?

Is there anyway I could have the user click a button which would flatten the pdf fillable form to aplain pdf with the data entered by user, saved on a certain directory?

Can I give the file to be saved a name dynamically from one of the data entered so that it doesnt overwrite itself?
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2007-11-29 11:11:21
#6
lsutton
Expert
Registered: Nov 15 2005
Posts: 51
Is your user filling in the form using Reader or Acrobat? And lastly, will the form be a certified trusted form?
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