We would like to be able to implement a process whereby a receptionist scans an incoming invoice to PDF, applies either a dynamic stamp (with prompts for certain fields) or enters a pre-saved form overlapping the main document (if this is even possible) where she is able to add posting notes and GL codes.
Does anyone have a similar stamp that I can 'reverse engineer' to our requirements?
Alternatively, can anyone suggest an approach that may help us?
Currently we stamp the PDF with an illustrator created 'stamp' that mimics our physical stamp and we use the typewriter tool to type in notes and GL codes.
We're able to automatically add the date/user tags as we've copied the scripting from the dynamic stamps that came with Acrobat 9.
It would be really great if someone could post a link to a stamp that we could all reverse engineer and learn from.
Thanks for your help.
(PS - I've been through the fantastic post located at http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2007/02/custom_dynamic_stamp, and have reviewed others at AcroLaw, but they just don't seem to answer this request).
Thanks.
Yes, you can do this with a custom stamp, and a whole lot more. From what you describe you would like a custom input dialog with entry fields, and after data is entered into the fields and the user clicks OK the information is included in the stamp. This is also possible with custom scripting. Take a look at the types of stamps shown at-
PDF Stamp AnnotationsIf you have the scripting chops and want some custom dynamic stamp samples to reverse engineer for your purpose there are quite a few fairly sophisticated ones available for download at pdfscripting.com if you are a member (requires a fee). There are also in-depth articles on custom stamps for PDFs- pretty much everything you need to know on the subject.Hope this helps,
Dimitri
Dimitri Munkirs
WindJack Solutions
pdfscripting.com