Java script to execute Menu Item

First of all, I think you need to remove the "Annots:" part, but I'm not sure.
Maybe you could be a bit more specific. What exactly happens? Also, which kind of button are you talking about? A form button?

It just doesn't do anything.

I've made a 'regular' button with an action 'Execute Java Script'.

The goal is that the readers can make comments (with the tools in reader), that they can export them and afterwards the comments can be reloaded into the document. But because not all users know of the 'export comments-function', I want to make it easier for them and make a visible button in a sidebar of the document.

Voila...
I hope you understand it.

Koen

Try it first of all from the Console, to make sure the syntax is correct.

You didn't mention which version of Acrobat/Reader you're using, but if it's version 9 or an updated version 8 you will have security problems since execMenuItem() can only be executed from a safe context, which means you will need to place it in a folder-level script and call it from there.

I use 9.3.1

I already thought that I needed a folder script. But it really has to be a document embedded script otherwise using the button isn't easier than using the menu with a mouse click.

When I'm looking into the console it states that there is a Security issue.

Anyway, except the folder level script, to work around this problem?

Thanks for the help...

With a folder-level script you will be able to execute the menu item directly from the button, but it will require each user to install the folder-level script on their machine.

Search the forums. This issue have been discussed here several times already.

I'm still finding it strange behaviour... with other menu items it has no problems.

You've been a great help