Print-Script: print as PDF and open document

[#1]

Hey 😃

I created some pdf forms where it is very important to preview the pre-print state frequently.

Since there is apparently no solution for a preview button I have another idea:

Is is possible to add a scripted print-button which prints the document as a pdf-file and opens it immedietly?

(It would propably be even better if the pdf-file would be saved to the %temp%-folder.)

I appreciate every help 😃
Thanks in advance.

[#2 · Accepted solution]

I used this script and it worked:

1. var pp = event.target.getPrintParams(); 
2.     pp.printerName = "Adobe PDF"; 
3. event.target.print(pp); 

[#3]

When you click the button with that script, it opens a print dialog box with Adobe PDF selected as the printer.

[#4]

Nice I will give it a try. What exactly is this script doing?

[#5]

Sadly I found no way to preview a form in a convenient way.

[#6]

Did you ever figure this out? I have a similar question.