javascript for detecting acrobat 8

[Jenpitts]

We have a fillable form that has been giving us headaches. The people I have talked to did not download 8, even through on the page it says several times that you must have 8. Anyone know of a javascript to detect if they have 8 or not? Thanks!

[Mark_Lindberg]

You can try app.viewerVersion.



app.alert("app.viewerType: " + app.viewerType);

app.alert("app.viewerVariation: " + app.viewerVariation);

app.alert("app.viewerVersion: " + app.viewerVersion);



These display info about the viewer in use.



Mark

[Jenpitts]

Would I put this on the page before they click on the form?

[_Aandi_Inston_]

>Would I put this on the page before they click on the form?



You don't. And I would very strongly advise you don't try. (What if

they are downloading and filling on a different computer? What if

browser integration is off?)



Instead, if the viewer version is critical, just put a warning message

into the PDF with JavaScript so they will see it when the file is

opened.





Aandi Inston

[Mark_Lindberg]

You could add a hidden field on the form, or use in an existing field - program the docReady event.



The following will test the version, and close the form based on the version found:



if (app.viewerVersion < 8) {

app.alert("Acrobat is not the right version - please upgrade to version 8");

app.execMenuItem("Close");

} //END IF



You can change the message in the alert any way you wish, usually best to direct the user to someone

[Jono_Moore]

Have you set the target version of the form in the Form Properties (Defaults tab)?



I just gave it a try with Reader 6 and it pops up a warning saying you have to download a new version.

[Jenpitts]

Great - thanks guys. I'll try this!