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How to set a pdf to view only

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2009-11-19 12:31:33
xrum
Registered: Feb 25 2009
Posts: 124
Answered

I have a pdf that i need the person to fill out and print out, but not be able to save (with data filled out)

is there a way to set it?

i use Adobe LiveCycle Designer to create the form.

Thanks!

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2009-11-24 12:14:14
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radzmar
Expert
Registered: Nov 3 2008
Posts: 1202
If your user only has an Adobe Reader you only have to create your form and save it as pdf.
As long you do not enable the usage right with Acrobat for this form, the user will not be able to save the filled form.

radzmar
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Documents you need:
• LiveCycle Designer ES2 Docs

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2009-11-25 06:28:08
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xrum
Registered: Feb 25 2009
Posts: 124
ive put code in the pre-save event to remove all data, that works perfectly, thanks!
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