How to delete read-only access in AdobeLiveCycle Designer Version 6.1.0.20161021.1.926580

[LarsMe]

Hey, 

I use the basics of the Designer at work to customize forms. 

No I had the task to create a complete new from, but it has read-only access, with the message that you can only print a filled in copy but can't save it.

My question is: how can I remove this protection from my form?

Sorry if this is a simple question and if I didn't gave you enough information. Please ask if you need more.

PS: I'm from Germany so is kind of hard to describe the problem with the right technical terms.

[partyush]

Hi @LarsMe 

How to Remove Read-Only Protection (“Print Only”) from Your AEM PDF Form

The “You can only print a filled-in copy but can’t save it” message appears when Adobe Reader Extensions or other usage-rights have been applied without full rights, effectively making the PDF reader-enabled for printing only. To remove this protection so that users can save filled-in form data, follow these steps:

1. Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to Remove Security

1. Open the protected PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Reader).

2. Choose Tools → Protect → More Options → Remove Security.

3. In the Security Properties dialog, set Security Method to No Security and click OK.

4. Save the PDF.

This strips all password- and usage-rights restrictions and restores full edit/save capability.

2. Remove Reader Extensions in AEM Forms Designer

If you originally applied Reader Extensions in AEM LiveCycle Designer or AEM Forms Designer, you must also clear them there:

1. Open the form in AEM Forms Designer.

2. Go to File → Form Properties → Adobe Reader Extensions.

3. Click Remove Usage Rights.

4. Save and re-deploy the form.

Removing the extension ensures Designer no longer embeds the print-only restriction.

3. Use Preflight in Acrobat Pro (Alternate Method)

For complex or hardened PDFs:

1. Open the PDF in Acrobat Pro.

2. Go to Print Production → Preflight.

3. Search for “Remove security” or select PDF fixups → Remove PDF restrictions.

4. Run the fixup and save the result.

Preflight’s low-level PDF optimization completely eliminates all encryption and Reader Extensions.

Thanks 

Partyush