Why doesn't new field label/caption replace the old caption?
My customers change their minds quite a bit about the language that should appear on their printouts, which I'm creating using LiveCycle Designer. I have seen a recurring issue: When I paste a new...
View ArticleAdding Suffix to date fields
Hi,How can I add suffix to the data fields i.e. st, th, rd nd.I have a requirement where I need to add the following text "1st Day of Jan 2014" or "23rd Day of Jan 2015".I was able to format it as "1...
View Articleissues adding multiple items to a drop down list
I am working on a form and it's been a long while but I have a sreadsheet with over 1000 items listed that I want to use to populate a drop down list. I only see a way to add one item at a time. What...
View ArticleIs it possible to add non-contiguous instances of a subform
Hi there, Our staff may fill out a form with say, 10 repeated subforms ("add instance"), then need to go back and add another instance, not after record 10, but after record 3. Or they may need to add...
View ArticleHow can I make a cell/text box not possible to fill in?
How can I make a cell/text box not possible to fill in? In this case it is an order form where the customers can fill in quantity under each size box. Some size we don't have and therefore I want to...
View ArticleDialog boxes text limit?
Is there a limit to the amount of text that can be displayed in a dialog box.
View Articletimer in livecycle
Hi everybody I try to get the presence of these objects when the file is opened. I use the initialize event. It works in a random way. Sometimes it's OK, sometimes it stops anywhere and sometimes it...
View ArticleInvalid Barcode Value
Could you guide me how do I insert horizonatal tab inbetween two fields using formcalc or Javascirpt in code128A.
View Articleembed a swf
Hi Everyone, Is there a way to embed a swf into a livecycle designer form? Adobe.TV has a video out there that talks about this, but it says that you have to first embed the swf into the pdf in Acrobat...
View ArticleHow to validate required fields before executing menu item ("Save As") using...
Hi, Sorry, I am new to PDF Development. I tried creating PDF using Acrobat XI Pro. During creation, I have encountered issues in running custom JavaScript. The requirement is to validate all the...
View ArticleAFP format to PDF/XML
Hi.Can someone please let me know if we can convert .afp files into either XML/PDF files? [Background: Currently, we have the data in .afp file format. We use some third party tool to convert .afp file...
View ArticleMulti-line entries in drop-down
Hi - I have a drop-down with a very long list, displaying in a fixed field area. Some of the entries are very long, and since the drop-down only allows one line, the rest of the entry is obscured. Is...
View ArticleParagraph construction with fillable fields
Not sure if this is possible, but I wanted to know if it would be possible to basically have a form letter with blanks within the sentences that could be filled in, and once filled in, the field would...
View ArticleCaption Dynamic Property handling of variable data
I have a dynamic form containing a number of fields whose captions will vary based upon the data given to it. Say the data looks something like this: <?xml version="1.0"...
View ArticleCreate a customer code using the First letter of a customer name and the last...
I am trying to create a form where one the customer has input their name and phone number it should grab the first letter of the customer's name and then the last 4 digits of the phone number. I am not...
View ArticleYesterday, i posted asking for help to get a Customer code working. Now the...
I pasted the statement into my form and it didn't have anymore syntax errors but now it is not actually creating the code. i type in the name and a phone number but nothing is happening? If you need...
View ArticleHow do I get the selected value of a drop down whose items are generated at...
I've been at this all day, with no luck. I have a drop down whose values are generated at runtime via javascript on the Enter event. This code generates the list of items from another repeatable...
View ArticleHow to force user to upload specific number of attachments?
I have a form where users select checkboxes to attach a document. I need to script that will compare the number of checkboxs selected with the number of attachments, and pop up an error message if...
View ArticleLiveCycle Repeating Subform on Every Page
I have a repeating subform on page 1 and need to have this list repeat on the top of every page. Can someone please let me know how to accomplish this. Best regards,Parre
View ArticleLooking for a PDF protector option
Hi Guys, I am looking to build an online magazine store and I would like to let the visitors purchase the articles or books in the PDF format. I want these PDF to be protected and dont want them to...
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