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George Johnson
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Image/graphic field that works with Reader

Oct 26, 2010 11:47 PM

Acrobat allows you to set up a button to display an image/graphic, and allows the buttonImportIcon JavaScript field method to allow a user to select the button icon. This used to work with Reader but was taken away for some reason. Forms create with LiveCycle Designer allow for an image field that can work with Reader, but Acrobat no longer does. There is no good reason not to allow for this type of functionality.

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    Mar 22, 2011 9:40 AM

    I agree!! This feature is necessary and needed! Especially for us Mac users that cannot use LiveCycle!

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    Apr 27, 2011 9:44 AM

    I agree as well. This is something that used to be available. It is a very basic necessary function for so many reasons. Please do consider (seriously) adding this feature back. It would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Thanks

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    Apr 29, 2011 5:03 AM

    I fully agree, and I consider it an unfriendly act. I do not see any reason why LCD should allow it (for Reader), but Acrobat not.

     

    Well, there may be a reason, but that one would be really unplaesant…

     

    Max Wyss.

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    May 18, 2011 3:35 AM

    Yes, please bring back the "insert Image" feature for Acrobat on Macs. Just give us LiveCycle, please.

     

    Thank you

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    May 18, 2011 10:54 AM

    Be careful with what you wish for… (LCD on Mac)

     

    Max Wyss.

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    Jul 14, 2011 4:34 PM

    Please add this feature.

     

    This seems like such basic feature that by not including this capability, Adobe comes off appearing quite cynical in their product offerings.

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    Jul 25, 2011 12:49 PM

    yes, this functionality is essential for creating forms that collect information from participants/applicants that I need.  Right now I'm stuck with word to do this and it isn't pretty.

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    Aug 19, 2011 8:41 AM

    I would love to have this feature as well. Why should it limited to Windows only?

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    Aug 24, 2011 7:12 AM

    I agree with the comments made here, just wanted to point out that Mac users can use forms that were created in LC, just not create them.

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    Jan 17, 2012 2:11 PM

    I cannot imagine why this feature was taken away.  Please bring it back.  It would make users feel a little bit better.  Like me.

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    Feb 6, 2012 12:08 PM

    PLEASE make this feature available in Acrobat. The hassle of using LCD just to allow users to upload images is a big pain when creating/editing forms due to the fact that you lose the ability to add/remove pages, edit content, etc. in Acrobat.

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    Mar 13, 2012 4:31 PM

    Thanks for such a quick responce. I am shocked that something seemingly so simple is not available. They need to make that feature available again! Why would they take it away in the first place?!

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    Mar 23, 2012 7:01 AM

    I agree, this needs to be available. I am about to cal my client with the dissapointing news that the job he asked me to do is not possible.

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    Mar 23, 2012 8:20 AM

    Amanda, I figured out a way to do it in a round about way. Below are the instructions I sent to my client.

     

    In open document, make sure you are in edit mode. On the right side – Forms – Edit.

    Tasks – Add New Field – Button

    Your cursor turns into a slim rectangular box. Draw a square with in the image box I have created.

    You can name the button what you like(it doesn’t really matter), I have been calling it Submitted Image

    Click on All Properties

    General Tab - make sure the form field is visible. This should be the default.

    Appearance Tab – Make the borders and colors, both no color.

    Options Tab – Layout: Icon Only.   Advanced – When to scale: Always. Scale:Proportionally. Click OK

    Options Tab – Choose Icon – Browse – Find the Picture you are using (IMAGE NEEDS TO BE SAVED AS A PDF). Click OK

    Close Button Properties, repeat for second image.

    When done placing images, Tasks – Close Form Editing

    Save

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    Mar 23, 2012 2:07 PM

    Thanks for the instructions! I have created a template that I want to be

    able to send out to multiple clients. The idea is that they can place

    their logo and contact information. I have the text fields all figured

    out. I was able to follow your instructions and place an image in Pro,

    but will my clients using only Reader?

    Thanks again for your help!!

    a

     

    Amanda Zylstra

    Studio 19

     

    905-702-9455

    creative@studio19.ca

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    Mar 23, 2012 2:14 PM

    Hi Amanda,

    Unfortunately you cannot place images like that in Reader. I meant to mention that in my post. Luckily my client was willing to purchase Acrobat. It is really unfortunate that Reader has such limitations, especially since it used to work just fine.

     

    Sorry for any confusion.

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    Mar 23, 2012 2:15 PM

    Amanda and others I have only figured out one way to add graphic to a pdf in reader. I created a tutorial How to add custom graphics to a PDF

    It would be nice if placing a graphic was much easier.

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    Mar 23, 2012 2:19 PM

    Wow, that looks like it'll do it. I can't try it as I have Acrobat Pro. Thanks!

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    May 9, 2012 11:24 AM

    Yes, please add this feature.  We have a client that would like to create controlled, co-branded documents with their partners.  We would like to define regions in which partners can upload their own logos without requiring partners to buy software or need advanced expertise.

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