Enable "Lock Document after Signing" by Default

My boss likes the "Lock Document after Signing" option in Acrobat X and plans to use it every time he signs a document. So, is there a way to keep that box checked by default? I did not see it anywhere in preferences, is there a registry key I could set?

There is not a preference for this. It is possible to use seed values for digital signature fields, making it possible to create a custom menu item or toolbar button that adds a digital signature field to a page with the seeds values that would cause the document to be locked when signed. For a bit more information, see: http://livedocs.adobe.com/acrobat_sdk/9.1/Acrobat9_1_HTMLHelp/JS_API_AcroJS.88.757.html

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Hello,
I need a signature field on a PDF form I am developing to have the Lock Document After signing functionality. My coworker (who has since left the firm) designed a similar form that automatically checks this box in the Sign Document pop-up window. This is exactly what I want, but I can't figure out how to do it. I am using Adobe Acrobat X Pro (10.1.13).
What I CURRENTLY see, missing the lock document option:
What I WANT to see, taken from another PDF form:
Thanks in advance for any help

Thanks for the reply isakten.
I am the author of the document for the 1st screenshot. I am trying to replicate what my former co-worker did in the 2nd screenshot (which is a completely separate document). My boss likes the "lock document" feature and wants each form locked when it is signed.
I've heard about seed values, but i don't know anything about them specifically. The properties of the digital signature field are the same in the two documents, there is no script in either one, yet the difference remains. Do you have any resources I could read about for modifying seed values to mandate the lock document option?

How to edit my document after signing?

how to edit my document after signing?

Hi fortm71591551,
Follow the below procedure for editing your document after signing it:
1. Open the File in Acrobat
2. Right Click on the signature field and choose 'Clear Signature'
3. Go to tools pane on the right side of the window then choose 'Edit' Under Forms Drop Down Menu.
4. Right Click on the signature field and choose delete.
5. Click 'Close Form editing' and then you can make necessary changes and resign your pdf (If you want to).
Hope that helps.
Please revert back for any other query or if you need any further assistance.
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In Adobe Reader (v11.0.09) locked/froze after signing and can't access my full fill-in answers to edit

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Hi Paix,
It is normal once you sign a document it considered to be a complete of yours. So no one shouldnt make any change after you signed the documents gets locked.
You can get idea from this doc: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-to-lock-form-fields-using-a-digital-signature
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I have a user who is unable to save .PDF files that he is opening in Outlook via an embedded link in the email.
When he clicks on the link, Acrobat opens the document without issue. However, when he applies his signature and goes to save it over the existing document on our internal network file server, he gets the following message: "The document could be saved. The disk you were saving to or the disk used for temporary files is full. Free some space on this disk and try again, or save to a different disk."
The network drive has a significant amount of space available, at least 500 gigs.
This was not an issue up until Friday of last week. Prior to Friday, he had no issue signing documents emailed to him that contained a embedded link pointing back to the file on our internal network file server. If I have him browse directly to the file in Windows Explorer however, he can open sign the document and overwrite the existing copy. While that works, I would like him to regain the ability to save his file after opening it from his email; as unless I show him how to get to the file directly via Explorer, he is unable to do so. (And he has to sign many documents a day as well)
Other users on my network are not encountering this issue, however some are running a different mix of Office and Acrobat. (Such as Office 2010 and Acrobat X, etc)
I've researched this issue for prior versions of Acrobat and tried to applied the same resolutions for this issue without a positive result. So far I have been unable to find any solutions for this issue dealing with XI.
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I would like to confirm the exact same message is happening with us.
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Digital Signatures/Javascript After Signing?

Hello everyone,
I'm currently developing forms for my company, post processed through Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard, that require digital signatures. Working in the food industry requires compliance to specific FDA guidelines, specifically CFR 21 part 11. In order to meet the requirements I must develop an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) that proves signatures are accurate and secure.
The process is tedious, and I have called a few meetings thus far to discuss some of the unforseen circumstances. During the discussion a question was brought up stating; What protects forms stored in the archives (3 years for compliance) from being corrupted by a disgruntled employee? Specifically, what stops an employee from clearing a digital signature? I realize we can set up file access rights to the forms to prevent such happenings, but majority of the forms are setup to hold 6 months to a year of info, thus wouldn't be archived until filled completely.
My question: Does anyone out there know of a javascript or trick to disable the "Clear Signature" function after signed? I've been searching and have turned up empty handed. Also, does anyone have any other javascripts that are used after digital signature occurs?
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George,
Thanks for your response.
The issue is not if the file is deleted, the issue is if the files becomes "manipulated". I think "corrupted" was the wrong choice of words.
To explain: Any form that is completed has several digital signatures within the contents, depending on which QA Technicians complete the task (e.g. Calibrations, Metal Detector Settings, etc...). Forms are setup by days, weeks, or in some cases years, and have designated signature areas for the time period the test was conducted. So, after "John Smith" completes his portion of the form he is required to digital sign the document, after signing is complete all information is set to read only and cannot be altered unless the signature is deleted.
Digital signatures can be deleted in two ways:
1. The user who signed the document, based on active directory, has the ability to "clear signature". As and FYI: no other user is capable of deleting a signature signed by another employee. (does not apply to the form author)
2. The file creator can add a "Reset button" control, thus being able to delete any data specified.
So as I said I'm looking for a way to lock all signature functions, after sign is completed, even for the original signer. So if form "Calibration01" is currently being filled out and has signatures x,y,and z on it; I want to make sure if "x" is disgruntled they do not maliciously go and clear their signature. Also, I would like all fields associated with the signature to be locked without any way for the user to manipulate or revise data.
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Locking PDF but only allow further signatures & get the list of of changes made after signing

Hi,
I have looked at Adobe Acrobat 9.0 and found the Signing > locking feature which blocks any changes after the document is signed. I need to know whether using Acrobat SDK, one could implement a similar locking option via plugin in a way that it ONLY allows further blank signature fields to be created or sign existing ones and locks all other changes. If possible, any pointers to API functions would be appreciated.
If the above is not possible using Acrobat SDK 9.0 then can the SDK provides a list of all the set of changes made after the signing is performed (at the time of verification) in the form of some codes which can guide the plugin author about what change after signing was done e.g.
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Thanks for your response. I have just performed this:
I signed a PDF ( having no prior signature or blank signature fields ) using Adobe Acrobat 9.0 and locked it. I am now not able to create more signatures on this PDF. I believe I can't add more signatures even using the Acrobat SDK and Lock means complete lock-down of the document. This is different to what you said " it restricts modifications EXCEPT for other signings" or may be I am not understanding it clearly.
I created two blank signature fields. When I clicked on the first, there is no Lock settings at the time of signing. I believe because If it is locked then the next signature can't be signed. With only a single signature field present, the lock feature is there.
So I believe I have to resort to the option of identifying the changes in a revision and then if it the change is related to say adding stamps, sticky notes prompts the user at the time of verification.
Can some one point me to the API functions set which identify list the objects which have changed after signing.
Regards,
mwak

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I currently use both Abobe Acrobat XI and Livecycle Designer ES4.
When i want to add the option to completely lock down a document after digitally signing (inc disabling of the 'clear signature' option) i execute javascript within the properties of the digital signature which works fine no problem.
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I would like for users to still be able to edit a document after it has been signed. I know that this is an uncommon request but I have a specific need for this functionality. It seems that protection is automatically added to documents when they are signed and then they are not editable.

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I need to set lock and color for some dimension, I use the format and set the ALL|Lock, but it's not work, but if I set the Style, or ALL|Style, it can lock after protect worksheet, but color will missing, how can I show the color and lock?
best regards
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Hello, In Lion 10.7.x I cannot disable the Lock documents for 2 weeks in Time Machine! Thus it prevents to change anything else like the system preferences or other settings. All is locked. How I can disable it?

Do you mean the check box isn't enabled?
Or you remove the check but it doesn't "stick"?
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Hello,
I have a live cycle form which needs to have all of the text fields set as read only after signing.
The java script has been placed in the post sign event of a digital signature field.
for(var i=0;i<this.numFields;i++) {
var cNm = this.getNthFieldName(i);
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Any assistance will be most appreciated.
Thank you.

You don't need any JavaScript to do this.
In Designer you can setup the signature field in that way, that all fields will be locked after signing.
Look here:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/3121870?tstart=2

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