PDF Document Counting Form Field

I've searched and can't seem to find a solution to this - is there a way to include a document counter so that when a person opens or saves a pdf, it shows the number of that pdf. If I open it, it will show Doc #1 and the next person to open/save it, shows Doc #2 and so forth.
Thank you!!!

I know nothing about programing. However, I was able to create a stamp following the directions at http://blogs.adobe.com/acrolaw/2009/05/add_dynamic_exhibit_stamps_in_ac.html,
The problem is that I need the stamp value to increment each time I stamp something. For example, if I have a binder with 40 emails, I want to be able to just go through the pages and stamp each one with the number on the stamp incrementing by one. Can you or anyone tell me how to do this - in language suitable for a "dummie"? Thank you. My email is [email protected] Thanks again.

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