Allow reader users to save pdf form with data

[ksmadden]

I want to create a form that an adobe reader user can open and save a copy as a pdf with the data in the form. I know that requires reader extensions - what i can't seem to figure out is if I already have this included and how to do it. I have LiveCycle Designer ES 8.2 - which is the download I end up at when searching LC with reader extensions.

Does anyone have instructions on how to do this or know whether that functionality is available in the version I'm running?

[Former Community Member · Accepted solution]

You can add the Reader Extesnion right to save the form with data locally in two different ways.

1. In Acrobat Pro open the form and under the Advanced/Extend Features in Adobe Reader will walk you through a wizard. Once the wixard is finished, save the file and use that one. This technique is limited to 500 users by licence.

2. LiveCycle Reader Extensions Server has a User Interface that allwos you to pick the rights you want. There are no luser imitations to this option.

If you do not have either, option 1 is a lot simpler. You can download a trial copy of Acrobat Pro and try it.

Paul

[ksmadden]

Thank you so much. I felt like I was going in circles.

[cfosterscsc]

What do you do when you have Adobe Acrobat Pro and the Advanced menu is not displaed?????

[cfosterscsc]

What do you do when you are editing the form in Acrobat Pro X and there is no Advanced menu?

[Former Community Member]

Open your PDF in Acrobat X.

In the newer version of Acrobat, you use File>Save As>Reader Extended PDF>Enable Additional Features.

Good Luck,

[cfosterscsc]

Ah there it is!  Thanks!