PDF to FDF data validation/filename

Hi,
Im creating some PDF order forms and using submit form data to send the data to an email for collation into a spreadsheet on a weekly basis.
Ive got a couple of issues/things i would like to implement on these but im having a bit of difficulty.
1) Can I script the PDF so if the user does not fill in a certain field they cannot submit the data?
2) Can the PDF assign a unique file name based on data in a field to the FDF data output? (If the PDF was called Order fom.pdf and a field had John typed in it the FDF output would be called John Order form.pdf)
Cheers for any help guys.
Guss

Answer to 1) Yes, just tick the Required box for that field.

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