"You cannot save data typed into this form" !

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Has anyone figured out a workaround? I know there are other free viewers (tracker software) but small business client isn't going to like that they have to pour thousands into reader extensions. There must be a way for a PDF designed in LiveCycle ES4 v.11 and allow the end user to save a copy (and submit via email) from Acrobat Reader DC. I see lots of threads complaining about this very simple problem but I do not see any solutions that utilize a free adobe reader. I am aware of the PRINT to PDF solution but not all end users have a PDF printer on their computer. Adobe please help.

George_JohnsonAccepted solution

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You can't use Reader, you have to use Acrobat. So your client will have to get Acrobat and Reader-enable the forms that you develop. If you don't have Acrobat, you can download and install the trial version so you can test this out.

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Joel-CNVIAuthor

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I do not have that option. Opened file in Reader DC version 2015 and when I click SAVE AS OTHER, I get only two options

text

word or excel

Is there a permission I have not set in LiveCycle ES4?

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George_Johnson

Level 6

Open the form in Acrobat DC and select: File > Save as Other > Reader Extended PDF > Enable More Tools

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Joel-CNVIAuthor

Level 2

What are the specific steps to do this? Thank you so much in advance!

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George_Johnson

Level 6

An option is to Reader-enable the form with Acrobat DC. It doesn't have the licensing restrictions related to enabled documents that previous versions do. You won't be able to Reader-enable documents for your client with Acrobat, but your client can.

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