Adobe Acrobat XI - Manual (Page 268)

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Forms
Last updated 1/14/2015
Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro include technology that can enable PDF documents with certain features by using
a digital credential. This credential is located within the Software (“Key”). You agree not to access, attempt to access,
control, disable, remove, distribute the Key for any purpose.
Adding JavaScript to forms
The JavaScript language lets you create interactive web pages. Adobe has enhanced JavaScript so that you can easily
integrate interactivity into PDF forms. The most common uses for JavaScript in Acrobat forms are formatting,
calculating, validating data, and assigning an action. In Windows, you can also configure Adobe PDF forms to connect
directly to databases using Open Database Connection (ODBC).
Note: If you’re creating dynamic forms, keep in mind that Reader doesn’t support some custom JavaScripts. The form may
not function properly when viewed in Reader unless additional usage rights are added to the PDF.
Additional resources
For more information on Acrobat JavaScript, see these resources:
• JavaScript™ for Acrobat® API Reference to add interactivity to PDF forms:
www.adobe.com/go/learn_acr_javascript_en (PDF, English only)
• Acrobat Software Development Kit (SDK) to customize Acrobat: www.adobe.com/go/learn_acr_devcenter_en
(English only)
• File paths in Acrobat JavaScript: www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/file-paths-acrobat-javascript
Distribute (send) forms to recipients
Distribute PDF or web forms
After you create a form, you choose a method for sending it to recipients.
1 Choose Tools > Forms > Distribute.
2 A series of messages might appear, depending on the conditions Acrobat detects in your form. Respond to the
onscreen instructions as needed, and save the form.
3 Choose a distribution and collection method:
Adobe FormsCentral Automatically distribute, collect, and analyze data using FormsCentral online subscription
service.
Email Collect responses in your email inbox.
Internal Server Distribute and collect responses on an internal server such as SharePoint or Network Folder. For
more information, see Specify a server .
4 Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions for distributing the form.
5 If you choose to collect responses in your email inbox, do one of the following:
Note: If you don’t know the email addresses of your recipients, enter your own email address. The system sends you a link
to the form, which you can email to recipients as desired.