Multiple Hyperlinks for interactive PDF

Hi, I work for a company that creates 'Open Home' Maps and Lists for multiple real estate publications. the map has flags with numbers that corresponds with the matching list of details. I would like to turn these PDF's into a more interactive file used on the web with URL hyperlinks. we currently use Indesign CS5 and Adobe Pro 9 to create the final PDF files. I know we can create hyperlinks individually in both these programs but i would like to create 100+ on both pages, is this possible? can either of these programs run macros or Scripts that would take the manual work away? i would really appreciate your feed back or if someone could point me in the right direction on who could help.

Hi Lissbee66,
JS buttons in a pdf are not compatible with iOS devices or Android.
Regards,
Rave

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