Return value into VB windows...

VB data types and JavaScript data types are only truely compatible for the scaler types, Numbers and Strings. Sometimes objects work and sometimes they don't. I don't usually try. The most robust strategy is to pack all your return data into a string, in the JavaScript function, and then parse it out on the VB side.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
[url=http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#JSIntro][b]The Console Window (Video tutorial)[/b][/url]
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/javascript_console][b]The Console Window(article)[/b][/url]

oki thom,

i write a javascript function, to return a string:

function reference(ref)
{
// Création du contexte
var Context = getAnnots3D(0)[0].context3D;
// La variable 'ref' prend pour valeur l'origine de l'arbre
var ref = Context.scene.nodes.getByName(ref);
return(ref.name);
}


VB side :
I use test = jso.addscript("reference('xxxx')")
(it's to easy i know, but i want to try and ..... surprise, it doesn't work).
I read the IAC doc, but if you have an idea.

try this on the VB side:

test = jso.reference("xxx");

Before testing in the VB script, YOU MUST verify that the function works when run from the Acrobat Console Window.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
[url=http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#JSIntro][b]The Console Window (Video tutorial)[/b][/url]
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/javascript_console][b]The Console Window(article)[/b][/url]

Hum,
Yes my function work on acrobat ( i don't test with the acrobat console) but it works.

I test your code tomorrow. thanks again

Sorry, i have 2 questions again,

I'm in my home, and i haven't doc here.

- It's possible to write a javascript function in an empty doc PDF ? ( to run it after .... in this document)
- It's possible to change the color of an object?

I repeat sorry if my questions have already been asked...
Thanks

Yes, of course scripts can be added to an empty PDF. However you don't need to put any code into the PDF. I told you before that you need to put the function in a folder level script and I pointed you to an article on the topic. READ THE ARTICLES!!

Color is a different topic. Post it to a new thread.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
[url=http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#JSIntro][b]The Console Window (Video tutorial)[/b][/url]
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/javascript_console][b]The Console Window(article)[/b][/url]

Ok thom i've read your article, and test this :

jso.addScript("ref","app.alert('plus');" )
for try,
and when i run the script,
jso.ref()
the message box display, but my applications crash systematically.

Let me repeat, do not add the script to the PDF. Do not use the "jso.addScript()" function.

What you need to do is to write a FOLDER LEVEL SCRIPT. Put the function in the folder level script and then call the function from the "jso".

Here's an article on Folder Level Scripts:
http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/folder_level_scripts

You can also find examples of folder level scripts here:
http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/65.cfm

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
[url=http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#JSIntro][b]The Console Window (Video tutorial)[/b][/url]
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/javascript_console][b]The Console Window(article)[/b][/url]

Yes, i read this article and i try, but when i run my functions i have mistake.....
Calling are the same ?

To precise, my VB code say me : "error getsannots3D is not defined".
My JS code work, and alert work too (but in acrobat window)

The name of the function is "getAnnots3D" with a capital "A". If it's misspelled it won't work. But there also could also be a context problem.

Before testing the specific code you want to run you have to validate your methodology. Write a simple folder level function as a test. Make sure you can run it from the VB program. Then write a folder level function for the real code and make sure it works when executed from the console window.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
[url=http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#JSIntro][b]The Console Window (Video tutorial)[/b][/url]
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/javascript_console][b]The Console Window(article)[/b][/url]

I dont write correctly.

I try an alert, but it run in acrobat windows, and i don't know why....

Its ok, i add code (to my original) and now its works.
Thanks thom