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2008-12-19 06:24:31
jcarmody
Registered: Dec 8 2008
Posts: 15

Hello -

We are currently in the process of creating digital signatures for 60 or so employees. I want to create up a .FDF file with all of the signatures on a network server. Is there a way to create the .FDF file on the server and then have an individual work station add to this file rather than collecting all of the signatures on one system and creating the file from there.

I happened to have 2 signatures on my system and I successfully created my .FDF file with the 2 signatures, but now I can't figure out how someone else can add their signature to that file.

Or, is there another (better) way to do this?

Jcarmody

My Product Information:
Acrobat Standard 9.0, Windows
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2009-01-02 13:58:22
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plevy
Expert
Registered: Jul 8 2008
Posts: 80
If you are using Acrobat and Reader 9, it is better to use security settings files. However, you still need to aggregate the identities in one place and make a settings file (Advanced > Security > Export Security Settings) or FDF file with everyone's identity in it.Easiest way: have everyone sign a document and send it to you. You can then add each of the signed identities as a trusted identity on your system and export the identities with trust via settings or FDF.

Also, who gave out the identities in the first place? If everyone is using self-sign, the above is the best you can do. If you are getting the identities from a CA (ceritificate authority), have them, or your IT representative, send you a copy of the public certificates. You can then import them all to create the settings file. If you are a developer, you can create the settings file via a script. It is a simple XML file. You can then add them XML file and the certificates as PDF attachments to make the settings file.
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