Adobe Reader X - Save button

I understand that the button is grayed out until a change is made, but let me point out that Adobe Reader is only a READER.... it doesn't exactly allow for changes to be made using how do I say this... READER.
The save button should work as again this is a READER and not the full version. Addtionally why not allow us to link the SAVE AS to the SAVE button on the tool bar... Less clicks makes everyone happy!!

Reader is capable of changing a document and saving it, depending on the version and what usage rights are present in a document. For example, Reader 10 allows users to add sticky note comment and saves. If enabled, it can also use the Typewriter tool to add text. It can add other types of comments if they are enabled. If enabled with other rights, it can save a filled-in form. With another usage right, it can create new pages based on templates and save the resulting document.

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Same problem here after updating from version X to version XI. Of course, version X had the same problem. I'm using Windows XP.

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Thanks for the screenshot, Pat. I think the light bulb went off for me. I was looking over the tips for configuring Firefox at the link:
http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/display-pdf-browser-acrobat-xi.html
And I think what confused me the most was this screen shot for plug-ins for Firefox mentioned Acrobat.
I had Acrobat installed myself, but most of our users do not use Acrobat, since it's not a free product. I uninstalled Adobe Acrobat, and the Adobe Acrobat plug-in was still there, so that forced me to realize that the plug-in that comes with Adobe Reader 11.0.3 is called "Adobe Acrobat".
I went into Tools->Options->Applications and selected "Use Adobe Acrobat (in Firefox)", rather than "Use Adobe Reader (default)".
This now allows me to not only view PDFs within a browser window in Firefox, but it also enables the save icon (which "Use Adobe Reader (default)" was not allowing me to do:
It's a shame that the default setting is not for "in browser", because our customers may have to make a configuration change.
There is no way to programmatically force a configuration change on a user's browser, is there?

Adobe Reader X - Save Button is greyed out

Hi,
the "Save" Button is greyed out with every PDF File.
File -> Save is also grey
File -> Save as... is functional.
Where's the Problem?

What I've been doing is using the keyboard command Ctrl+Shift+S, which brings up the Save As... dialog box.
Like thinksink, I receive PDFs by email. I scan documents using our printer/scanner/fax machine, and it sends the documents to my email account as PDF files. By default, the documents are named "scan.pdf", and it is inconvenient to type in a different document title before sending. So, when scan.pdf arrives in my inbox, I open the file to ensure that the document has scanned correctly, and if it has, I save it to the appropriate folder on my drive.
In Reader 9, I could click the Save... button (which was NOT greyed out), and the Save As... dialog box would open. I think the first time I did that, I was shown a warning that changes to the document could not be saved and if I wanted to save it, I would have to save it to a file with a different name. Since this is exactly what I intended to do, everything worked great. And, I didn't have to see the warning every time because there was a "Don't show me this again" check box.
Another related annoying change from Reader 9 is that Reader X doesn't remember what folder I saved the last document to. In the Save As... dialog box, the saving process for each document always starts in the temporary folder that Outlook stores attachments in, and I have to work my way through the directory tree to save each file. This occurs even when I leave the application running and just close the last document.

Use Adobe Reader to Save Form Data

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>(1.)Is there a limit to saving the form data?
It is my understanding that you can harvest data from a form 500 times whether that be from one user of 500 users.
>(2.)If there is a limit to saving the form like 500 times, can the same form be recreated and the limit of 500 starts all over again
You'd probably be walking on thin ice by trying that. Could be a loophole but maybe not.
>(3.)Do I need to purchase a license to save these form data?
Not if you stay within the limit that is stated in the EULA.
>(4.)How many forms can have enable usage rights in Adobe Reader per Adobe Acrobat professional?
Different forms? As far as I know there is no limit to the amount of different forms you use.
In my opinion, if you think you are going to go anywhere near the limitations of the EULA, consult with your attorney before proceeding. The form enabling function was never intended for large business use. Adobe has another, more costly, solution for that.

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Adobe reader opens "save as" box when clicking on save button rather than saving in the same file

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I have a fillable PDF form designed in Livecycle designer and it is reader extended. When I fill that form on MAC it let me fill and save the form as many times as I like. Everytime I make any change I just click the save button it saves changes in the same form. BUT is is behaving differently on Windows. After filling the form out when I click on save button it opens up "Save as " dialogue box to save a new copy with those changes. I have Adobe reader XI and Adobe Acrobat XI installed on windows. I know I can do that with Acrobat but I want that in reader for users who dont have acrobat.
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What are you filling out the form with on the MAC?

Adobe Reader XI 'Save As' creating blank pdfs

Hi All,
I am using an application from which a report is generated as a PDF file using Component One - VSReport, VSPrinter and VSPDF.
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I can do 'Save As' and create a local copy.
1. Adobe Reader Settings were: Enable Protected Mode At Start Up > Disabled and Enhanced Protection (Protection Renforcee in French) selected.
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2. I fixed this by changing from Disabled to All Files for Enable Protected Mode At Start Up.
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3. If I uncheck the 'Enable protected mode at start up', copy created using 'Save As' is not blocked.
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     cette page contient une erreur. acrobat risque de ne pas afficher cette page correctement. contactez l'auteur du document PDF pour resoudre le probleme
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     This page contains an error. Acrobat may not display this page correctly. contact the author of the PDF document to solve the problem
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Hi jenni_aji
Can you help us by sending the test file to [email protected] We will keep your file confidential. Can you also mention the OS you are using.
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Adobe Reader X save location issue

Hi All, i would like to seek expert helps on Adobe Reader save location issues. After we upgrade from Adobe Reader 9 to Adobe Reader X.
There are changes on how save location works in Adobe Reader X
If save PDF via Internet Explorer – the save location will according to last save location, HOWEVER
If save PDF via Adobe Reader X – the save location will set according to location the file is being open
Let me show you what i mean over the pictures
I open a reader_X_help.pdf using Adobe Reader X and then save the file using Ctrl+Shift+S at: C:\Users\xxxx\Documents\My last location save
refer my last save location.jpg
Now i want to save another new file back to C:\Users\xxxx\Documents\My last location save, I open the file Adobe file2.pdf located at desktop and when i do Ctrl+Shift+S, the location point to my desktop and not C:\Users\xxxx\Documents\My last location save
refer my last save location change to desktop.jpg
I have tested this features in Adobe Reader 9 and it's different whereby it's will point according to my last location save.
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So my questions & concern:
Is there any way to change the save location features same as Adobe Reader 9?
If YES, how to do it? By Computer Changes or Adobe Reader X packages modification using Adobe Customization tools?
If NO, Where can i find this source of documentation stated about this new changes so i can publish this information in HP website as new design changes to avoid complaint or negative feedback.
Looking forward for expert reply as soon.
Thank you very much and Have a great day.
Best Regards
Edmund Lau
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Solved it!
1-go to "edit", select Preferences.
2-select from the left pane: Security (enhanced)
3-click on "add folder path" button just below the big white box
4-pick a folder of your choice and click "ok". (your selected folder path will appear in that white box above the "add folder path" button in step 3)
5-if you want to add additional folders, just repeat steps 3 & 4
6-once you are done, click "ok" on the preferences screen and click "ok" again to accept the changes.
Yes, it seems illogical, but it worked.
I tested by closing the Reader (X), then surfed the web and did what Neher5 was explaining he/she wanted to do just after opening a pdf from a website and lo-and-behold, it worked!. No more "save to temp folder" issues.
Hope this helps.

How to Modifying the Adobe Reader Default Save Location

In Adobe Reader XI: When I try to "Save As" a (.pdf) file [I was sent over the Internet] it automatically defaults to the Temporary Internet Files/Content.EI5/ (one of the many XYZABC folder).
This means I have to press in many buttons and mouse moves to hunt for Libraries/Documents/My Document Files Location.
I'd like to change that default folder to my own special folder (i.e.: Libraries/Documents/My Documents. How can I do this?
As an alternate, is there an easy way to get to "My Documents" directory in one (1) click so I can pick the sub-directory I what to "Save As" the .pdf file?
Thanks in advance to any answers I my get.
Archbar
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Hi try76,
Per your request: my OS is Windows 7 Pro,
the computer is a Dell 457T (i7 x64 w/ 8 Gb memory),
and The browser is Internet Explorer 11 (this may change to Foxfire).
I hope I can do as you mentioned and "OS you can add a direct link to the Documents folder to the Places Bar on the left side of the Save dialog."
Now I find the need for step-by-step instructions to do anything with computers - like a beginner.
It seemed that Adobe Reader used to be able to "Save As" *.pdf files easier.
As an aside: I am an old guy, learned DOS and early Windows and was quite good at it and have forgotten much of it over the years. Mostly because every time Microsoft has Upgraded their programs they take away parts I used and changed the menus so I can't find items I might want to use, as time went by I grew tired of re-learning how to use a program instead of being productive at work.
If your method of moving *.pdf files can be done with my OS and IE it will be greatly appreciative.
Thanks in advance to any answers you give.
Archbar

Printing to a PDF when Adobe Reader disables "Save as PDF"

I have searched far and wide on the web and cannot figure this out.
I have an Adobe PDF. When I try to open it with Preview, I get the following message:
Please wait...
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You can upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader for Windows®, Mac, or Linux® by visiting http://www.adobe.com/go/reader_download.
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I found another discussion that provided a solution:
CutePDF for Mac or other compatible software
For instrucitons on use see:
http://basics4mac.com/article.php/print_to_pdf#here
Look for the program CUPS-PDF.
"cups pdf is like cute pdf but for mac
https://bitbucket.org/codepoet/cups-pdf-for-mac-os-x/downloads
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http://basics4mac.com/article.php/print_to_pdf
pdfs go in /Users/Shared/CPS-PDF/{your account name}"
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Be sure to allow all software to be downloaded.
You have to locate the file where the prints are saved.
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Adobe Reader disables Save as PDF

I have been filling a few tax forms as I usually do every year. Once I was done I tried to save it as a pdf, as I have always done. But I find that Adobe Reader has disabled saving as pdf!
Let me explain that when I say before I was able to do that, I mean I was able to use Adobe Reader on Windows to fill in the forms, and the print was captured by a PDF printer such as CutePDF or PdfCreator. I thought when I switched to Mac that I would never have to deal with those virtual printers since the functionality is built in on the OS.
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1) Why on earth does Mac OS allow a third-party program to mess with a basic OS function? Isn't Acrobat crossing a line by doing that?
2) Is there any way to block Acrobat from blocking the save as PDF function?
3) If not, what alternative do you suggest to save filled forms?
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find was cups-pdf, and despite what it says on the website it does NOT work on
Snow Leopard).
So, there. I guess that for the time being I have to keep a Windows machine
around to fill in pdf forms. But I find it downright outrageous that an OS
as secure (according to advertising) as Mac OS allows any program to just mess
with its internals like that. Who knows what else they will do next with that
type of access?

mwfanelli wrote:
We had a similar problem.
Adobe owns PDF. When you create a PDF file in Adobe Acrobat (the pay-for-it product), you can choose to allow the user to save the file after filling the form fields. You can also control if printing or saving is allowed.
Most files you find on the web are not modifiable. You are expected to print them out on paper and then fill them out by hand. This includes tax forms. This includes my State Farm claim forms! This includes my Mathematica activation request! For Apple to include editing of all PDF docs with the OS, they would have to pay Adobe a licensing fee.
Only the paid for CutePDF allows editing. They purchased a license. PDFCreator only allows reading/printing, pretty much the same as the free Reader. My Windows favorite is the same way: The free version of Foxit can not edit. The version that does edit costs $100.
Our college solved the problem by buying one copy of Adobe Acrobat and installed it on a common faculty computer. As we seldom need to edit files, it's pretty easy to sit down and get it done when necessary.
Don't you just love expensive proprietary software?
typos
I am not talking about editing a PDF. I am talking about a fillable form, which I am allowed to fill in, but I cannot save the filled form as a plain pdf (on Mac, as I could do in Windows for free with Adobe Reader and a pdf printer).

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