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Different Document Restrictions Showing Up in Reader vs. Pro

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2010-03-12 10:07:02
InvestorBrian
Registered: Mar 11 2010
Posts: 3

I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 to create a document with fields, including a signature field. In Adobe Pro, the document works perfectly; the fields can be filled in, it can be signed, and these changes can be saved in the file.

The problem arises when I try to open with Adobe Reader 9. Suddenly, the document is showing up as having restrictions, even though there is NO security in place. Here are two screen shots to show what I mean:
Reader Security Properties:
[img]http://ezpictures.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/reader-shot.png[/img]

Pro Security Properties:
[img]http://ezpictures.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/pro-shot.png[/img]

Why would the document be showing different properties depending on the program? Why would it have restrictions, when there's no security in place?

Finally, my friend said she was able to fill in the fields and save the changes to the document with Reader... what gives?

Thanks,
Brian

My Product Information:
Reader 9.2, Windows
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2010-03-12 10:18:39
#1
thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
The restrictions don't necessarily have to do with security. Restrictions can also be applied with Rights Enabling, and of course Reader restricts certain operations unless a PDF is Rights enabled. You know that's the difference between Reader and Pro. Reader is free and does not automatically allow saving and a whole bunch of operations, where as with Pro you can do just about anything.

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]

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
www.pdfscripting.com
Very Important - How to Debug Your Script

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2010-03-12 10:20:04
#2
gkaiseril
Expert
Registered: Feb 23 2006
Posts: 4308
The [b]free[/b] Adobe [b]Reader[/b] is designed for only reading PDF files and not editing, commenting, form creation, form saving, etc.

It is possible with other Adobe products to [b]Extend[/b] rights to given PDF file. Acrobat Professional version 8 or better can add commenting rights and form saving rights. Digital signature rights can be added to a form for use by Reader with the LiveCycle ES.

Note you will have to pay Adobe for the right to add rights to a PDF so the [b]free[/b] Reader and perform more than just reading and printing a PDF. Sort of like MicroSoft providing free PowerPoint, Excel, and Word viewers, but requiring one to buy MicroSoft Office to create the documents.

George Kaiser

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2010-03-15 20:19:33
#3
InvestorBrian
Registered: Mar 11 2010
Posts: 3
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help.
Cheers,
Brian
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