Can I fill in PDF forms and export / save as un-editable file?

Hi all,
I have a client for whom I am creating an invoice template. I created the file in InDesign and have exported as a PDF.
Working with Adobe Acrobat Pro 8.1.4 on Mac 10.6.8, I have managed to add text fields for my client to fill in with job-specific information. (Job number, item / descriptions / costs and so on).
Is there a way that he/she can fill in job specifics, and then save or export the file so that when opened by their client, it appears as UN-editable?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Yes, you can flatten the form, which converts the field appearances (and any other annotations) to regular page contents. Here's a link to a free JavaScript-based tool that you can use: UVSAR : Selective Flattener tool for Adobe Acrobat 8, 9 and X
The basic JavaScript statement is:
flattenPages();
More information is in the Acrobat JavaScript reference, which is included in the Acrobat SDK and online.
For invoices, I created an automation tool that adds certain metadata to the invoice (e.g., invoice #, date, total amount), flattens certain fields, and adds a certification digital signature. the original field values are copied to fields on a hidden template so that it is readily available if it's ever needed.

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