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1. Basic Document Level (Document Open) Scripts
   Open, Event, Global
   Nine common uses for a Document Level script. Includes warning the user about a viewer condition, such as an incorrect viewer version or type, automatically closing the document, expiring a PDF, and performing various document setup tasks. . . . keep reading
   
   
2. Creating Your First PDF Form
   Thom Parker
   Three videos to introduce the beginner into Acrobat's AcroForms creation process. A general explanation plus 2 examples- one in Acrobat 8 and one in Acrobat 9. No previous experience with Acrobat is necessary. . . . keep reading
   
   
3. Articles by Thom Parker about Acrobat, LiveCycle Designer, and PDF scripting
   Below are articles authored by Thom Parker for the Adobe Acrobat User Community web site and Planet PDF. There's a wealth of Acrobat and PDF scripti . . . keep reading
   
   
4. Free Acrobat Automation Tools
   Do you perform the same redundant tasks every day, need to perform the same operations on hundreds of PDFs, tired of having to show your co-workers . . . keep reading
   
   
5. LiveCycle Form Scripting : An Introduction
   Thom Parker
   Unlike a traditional AcroForm, a LiveCycle form does not have any built in actions. So all interactive, dynamic, and special features require scrip . . . keep reading
   
   
6. LiveCycle Scripting: Connecting a Form to a Database
   Database, Data Handling, XFA, Automation
   LiveCycle PDF forms have a built-in ability to connect to a database through OLE DB drivers. While it can be extremely useful to have a direct conn . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Defining and Using Colors in AcroForm Scripting
   (Resources, Effects)
   The Acrobat JavaScript model can be used to describe a wide variety of colors in three different color spaces. Colors are used for backgrounds, borders and text in both form fields and markup annotations. They are important for both automating the creation of these elements and adding highlighting and other visual effects to a PDF. . . . keep reading
   
   
8. Field Validation Script Basics
   Validate, Event
   Eight examples that demonstrate the basics of using the Validation Event Script for a field on an AcroForm PDF. Six standard examples for Text Fields. All use Regular Expressions to analyze field data. Two Alternate Use examples, one of which uses a ComboBox Field. . . . keep reading
   
   
9. Field Format Script Basics
   Format, Event
   Four example scripts that demonstrate the basics of using the Format Event Script on an AcroForm document. All examples are for Text Fields, but can also be used on a ComboBox (drop-down list). . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Writing Calculation Scripts
    Thom Parker
    This article covers the rules and techniques for writing AcroForm Calculation Scripts. Several examples are provided to demonstrate the ideas discussed. . . . keep reading
    
    
11. Miscellaneous Scripting Topics
    A variety of video tutorials not easily categorized. Currently this includes one video on Dynamic Stamps. . . . keep reading
    
    
12. The Alert Popup Box (UI Controls)
    Thom Parker
    Popup boxes are used for two purposes- to give the user a message and to collect immediate input from the user. In Acrobat JavaScript there are several types of popup boxes . . . keep reading
    
    
13. Simple Document Navigation
    WindJack Solutions, Inc.
    Basic and easy to implement document navigation scripts. These scripts use the legacy navigation parameters (page number, zoom, and scroll), existing Acrobat menu items, and an URL query string to perform both document navigation tasks. . . . keep reading
    
    
14. Importing and Exporting Excel Data
    Automation, Excel, Database, AcroForm
    This article explains exactly how to transfer data, in both directions, between an excel file and Acrobat. Scripts are provided for importing and exporting in a variety of scenarios, including a looping scenerio for performing variable data operations and mail merge. . . . keep reading
    
    
15. Dynamic Stamp Basics
    Stamps,
    Dynamic Stamps display dynamic information. This article covers everything you need to know to start creating your own. . . . keep reading
    
    
16. Entering Calculation Scripts
    Thom Parker
    This article covers the basics of entering Calculation Scripts into a PDF. It is primarily for beginning scripters, but there are also tidbits of interest for intermediate and advanced users. . . . keep reading
    
    
17. Advanced Dynamic Stamps
    Stamps, Automation, Annotations
    Dynamic PDF stamps are capable of much more than the documentation or the built-in stamps would suggest. In fact, there is a set of poorly documented . . . keep reading
    
    
18. List Item/Population Scripts
    Thom Parker
    Eight Scripts that demonstrate different techniques for manipulating items in a List Field. Includes list population, inserting list items, and replacing list items. . . . keep reading
    
    
19. Date and Time Calculations
    Thom Parker
    Several common date calculations, including finding age, the number of days and hours between two dates, calculating expiration dates, and many others. . . . keep reading
    
    
20. Anatomy of a Stamp File
    All of the stamps in Acrobat, built-in or custom, are stored in a set of Stamp Files. When you create a new custom stamp, Acrobat either adds this st . . . keep reading
    
    

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