[libreoffice-users] Re: Exporting a PDF file with fill in fields

On 10/14/16 2:08 PM, libreoffice-ml.mbourne@spamgourmet.com wrote:
> Ken Springer wrote:
> > I've just posted a message about document protection.
> >
> > After I've got the document protection the way I wish, how do I export
> > that document as a PDF and retain the ability to have the fill in fields?
>
> I think you need to add the fields as "Form Controls", e.g. Insert >
> Form Control > Text Box. This might also avoid your other issue with
> being able to protect the document but allow the fields to be modified.

I went after the creation of the doc a little differently, and at least 
have something I can use.  Which will suffice for now.  :-)  But it's 
not what I want as an end product.

I think I'm going to end up with a more complex document, from the 
creation standpoint, than I want. :(

It also seems to be awfully slow to load and save, giving me not 
responding message.  I'm using Windows 7.

> Then, when you export the PDF, make sure the "Create PDF form" option is
> selected on the "General" tab.

That's the default, thankfully.  It didn't give



--
Ken
Mac OS X 10.11.6
Firefox 49.0.1
Thunderbird 45.3.0
"My brain is like lightning, a quick flash
     and it's gone!"


--
To unsubscribe e-mail to: users+unsubscribe@global.libreoffice.org
Problems? http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/
Posting guidelines + more: http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette
List archive: http://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/users/
All messages sent to this list will be publicly archived and cannot be deleted