Re: Auto Tabbing
Bernard, If I understand you correctly, you can try this as the custom validation script for Field 1: if (!event.willCommit) { getField("Field2").setFocus(); } This will move the...
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Michael After entering your code; it does not go to the next field..Bernard
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Hi Bernard, I tried the script myself and it works. Check that the name of your next field matches exactly with the name in line 4 of the script, including any spaces and capitals. JavaScript is case...
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It can be done with a script (just include a line-break in the strings you use in the setItems() method), but this casues some strange behaivour and I would recommend against it. What you can do is put...
View ArticlePDF form layer visibility selection does not save in Reader
I have created a form in Acrobat 10 that displays different layers depending on which radio button is selected. When the form is opened in Adobe Reader 11 (or even Adobe Acrobat full version), filled...
View ArticleRe: Age field based on date field
You are performing a calculation not a formatting action. You need to put the code in the Custom Calculation Script. You might want to carefully reread the post.
View ArticleEmbedding Documents and Adding Digital Signatures
I have the following two questions regarding Adobe Acrobat XI pdf fillable forms that I can't find in the manual: Embed supporting documentation and/or copy and paste information within the form Allow...
View ArticleCheck boxes required
I made my 7 check boxes required but Acrobat is allowing them to be left unchecked when submitted.
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Check-boxes can't be set as required. You can use a script to validatethey're ticked, or another field (like a hidden text field) that copiestheir values and is set to required.
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Thanks for the answer. I may try the hidden text field but that sounds like a lot of trouble. When I set it up in the Forms Central, it had the option to set Required and also to set a min. and max....
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Re: Age field based on date field
My mistake. I repasted in Custom Calculation Script and it still did not work. I noticed that in your code, you formatted the date with 2 digits for day, month and 4 digits for year. So I changed my...
View ArticleWhy are completed PDF forms emailed back blank?
We are a doctors office wanting patients to download a PDF blank 6 page registration/medical history form to their computer. The form was created with Adobe Acrobat 9.0.0 Standard using the forms...
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Has the form been "distributed" as per Acrobat's feature or have "Extended Reader Rights" been applied to the PDF form? Are the apparent "blank" forms being filled in with Apple's McInstosh Preview...
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Also, I have 6 DOB fields and need 6 age calculations. What part(s) of the calculation code would I need to rename to have 6 different calculations and for the Age fields to correspond to the proper...
View ArticleRe: Age field based on date field
The comparison for the adjustment of the whole years was going the wrong way. event.value = "";var dobValue = getField("DOB").value;if (dobValue!="") {var dob = util.scand("dd/mm/yyyy", dobValue);var...
View ArticleSet visible layers on startup
I have Acrobat X Standard and routinely export my dwg's to pdf's with layers. Long story short, I need to be able to set the initial view to not have all layers on due to the amount of layers. When I...
View ArticleRe: Age field based on date field
Okay, so I repasted the new code and now some birthdays work and others don't. Examples:03/28/1983 correctly shows age 30.03/24/1984 correctly shows age 29.08/30/2008 incorrectly shows age 5. Should be...
View ArticleRe: Digitally signing documents using Adobe Reader
Hello,When I go File > Save As> I dont have the "Reader Extended PDF" selection. Is it buried someplace else? I'm running Pro XI. TIA, Chips
View ArticleHow to make a button on a form that will not appear when printed?
Hello again! I have a rather strange request that I got recently from my employeer regarding a form that we are currently working on: We have a form with a Acrobat created button on it that links to an...
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