In this PDF file, we show how to perform a certify invisible signing of the document programmatically using aeb_pro and JavaScript methods.
June 28, 2015
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April 23, 2015
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Acrobat Security Changes in 10.1.1 and AcroTeX
For AcroTeX users that use the Adobe Distiller as the PDF creator, there are several changes in Acrobat 10.1.1 that affect your workflow.
July 21, 2013
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Formatting Numbers: Problems, Bugs, Thoughts, and Solutions
This article address problems associated with the writing custom formatting scripts that use the built-in JavaScript functions AFNumber_Keystroke and AFNumber_Format provided by the AA/AR during installation. Click to continue reading formatting_numbers.pdf (Recommendation: view this file by right clicking the link … Continue reading
May 8, 2012
by D. P. Story
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Countdown Maximum Length Input
This problem was posed to me by Dale S. He wanted to create a text field with a maximum character limit, but want to be able to countdown to the user the number of characters still available to enter into … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
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Studies in formatting a PDF for mobile devices
Since obtaining my smart phone, a Samsung Focus, Windows OS, I’ve surfed the Internet and have viewed web pages and PDF documents. The experience of viewing PDFs is now as great as with many web pages. The document is normally … Continue reading
July 14, 2011
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The rmannot Package: Controlling the position of a Floating Window
Shows how to position and size the floating window for a rich media annotation (RMA). Adobe Reader X or Acrobat X is required to see the different positions of the window. Version 9 hardwired the initial position of a floating … Continue reading
July 13, 2011
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Processing Acrobat Forms using JavaScript, External Processing of a Field, Part 1: The Basics
A long thread begins on the topic of processing Acrobat form fields. We discern two basic cases, external processing and internal processing, and discuss some of the basics. Download: pdfblog_12.pdf
July 12, 2011
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Processing Acrobat Forms using JavaScript, External Processing of a Field, Part 2: Text Fields
This article covers the topic of getting and setting the values of a text field and a rich text field. It also catalogs the JavaScript properties and their user interface counterparts. Download: pdfblog_13.pdf
July 11, 2011
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Processing Acrobat Forms using JavaScript, External Processing of a Field, Part 3: Button Fields, the Push button
The article discusses push buttons with an emphasis on icons appearances. Catalogs the JavaScript properties and their user interface counterparts. Download: pdfblog_14.pdf
July 11, 2011
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Processing Acrobat Forms using JavaScript, External Processing of a Field, Part 4: Button Fields, the Check Box
This article continues the discussion on Acrobat forms with check boxes. Also included in this blog is a discussion of field naming conventions, and widgets. Techniques for changing properties of individual widgets are also covered. Download: pdfblog_15.pdf
July 10, 2011
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Processing Acrobat Forms using JavaScript, External Processing of a Field, Part 5: Button Fields, the Radio Button Field
This continues the discussion on Acrobat forms with radio button fields. We learn how to get and set a radio button field; how to check and clear a radio button field; and how to change the appearance of of a … Continue reading
July 9, 2011
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Processing Acrobat Forms using JavaScript, External Processing of a Field, Part 6: Choice Fields, the List Box
A list box is a rectangular region what contains a scrollable list of several text items, one or more of which may be selected as the field value. A vertical scroll bar is available when the height of the list … Continue reading