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Submit button error message

Apr 6, 2012 7:48 AM

Categories: Windows Tags: #error #email #create_pdf

I have created a 26 page fillable form using adobe acrobat x pro.  I tried to put the submit button on but every time I hit it - it says "at least one required field was empty. Please fill in the required fields (highlights) before continuing.  I have hundreds of fields and I do not think I selected any as required - I just made some boxes red so folks would fill those out.  There are digital signature boxes as well.  Is there a way for me to see what it is looking for or to somehow by pass and make the submit button work to send me the PDF?  Spent two weeks putting this form together and I am so close. Please help.  Thanks deb

1849 Views   18 Replies   Latest reply: dkfsbo1, Apr 6, 2012 5:50 PM
 
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  • George Johnson
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    1. George Johnson,
    Apr 6, 2012 8:10 AM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    Add a button to your form and place the following code in the Mouse Up event. It will print a list of required fields to the console, along with the page numbers. You can then remove the button when you get things straightened out.

     

     

    // Mouse Up script for button
for (var i = 0; i < this.numFields; i++) {

    var fn = getNthFieldName(i);
    var f = getField(fn);

    if (f.type !== "button" && f.required) {
        console.println("Field name: " + fn + " on page(s): " + f.page);
    }
}

console.show();
     
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  • George Johnson
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    Apr 6, 2012 8:12 AM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Also, note that the page numbers are zero-based, so fields on the first page will show as page 0, etc.

     
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    3. dkfsbo1,
    Apr 6, 2012 8:43 AM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Thank you so much for a quick response.  This is my first form and I do not know any java, etc.  I am sorry to ask even more help from you but I am just learning all this - I added the button and the select trigger says mouse up - what is the select action suppose to be (run a java script?) and do I change anything under options ie currently - Label only and behavior is currently invert.

     

    This is what i tried but when I hit the button - it didn't do anything.  Thanks so much for your time.

     
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    4. George Johnson,
    Apr 6, 2012 8:50 AM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    Yes, the Select Action should be "Run a JavaScript". When you click the "Add" button the JavaScript editor will be displayed and you can paste the code I showed earlier into the editor. You don't have to be concerened with any other button options. When you're done, select the Hand tool and click the button. The JavaScript console should then get displayed and it should show a list of any required fields. If it doesn't do anything, open the console by clicking Ctrl+J to see if there are any errors reported.

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 9:11 AM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Control J - worked :-)  this is what is says

    Acrobat EScript Built-in Functions Version 10.0
    Acrobat SOAP 10.0

    TypeError: getField("Preview") is null
    15:Document-Level:!!DocOpened
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up
    TypeError: getField("Preview") is null
    15:Document-Level:!!DocOpened
    TypeError: getField("Preview") is null
    15:Document-Level:!!DocOpened
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up

     

    What does this mean in layman terms?  Thanks again so much.

     
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  • George Johnson
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    6. George Johnson,
    Apr 6, 2012 9:18 AM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    Those errors that are reported are probably caused by code elsewhere in your form. Try clearing the console by clicking the little garbage can in the lower-right of the console window and then clicking the button you set up again. Now what does the console show?

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 9:33 AM   in reply to George Johnson
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    All is says now is:

     

    TypeError: f is null

    7:Field:Mouse Up

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 9:49 AM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    It should not do that, so I suspect something is corrupted. Try doing a Save As, close the form, close Acrobat, and try again.

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 10:58 AM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Hi George - I even shut the computer down and restarted but still get the same:

     

    Acrobat EScript Built-in Functions Version 10.0
    Acrobat SOAP 10.0

    TypeError: getField("Preview") is null
    15:Document-Level:!!DocOpened
    TypeError: f is null
    7:Field:Mouse Up

     

    I truly appreciate your suggestions.  I used text boxes and radio buttons and datafields and digitial signatures in this pdf - do i need to extend reader rights for it to work?

     

    Thanks again. deb

     
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  • George Johnson
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    10. George Johnson,
    Apr 6, 2012 11:33 AM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    No, you don't have to do that. I'd be interesting in looking at the form if you're free to email it to me at: acroscript at gmail dot com

     

    It's probably something simple, but it's hard to tell without looking at the form.

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 11:50 AM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Just sent to you. THANK YOU so much for taking a look it for me.  Please let me know if you don't get it - it is a large file and I couldn't figure out how to get it any smaller without zipping it.

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 12:40 PM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    There is a weird bug that prevents the code I posted from fully working. It doesn't recognize fields with a leading space in their names for some reason. But I was able to identify the fields that are marked as required:

     

    Field name: "Lead Paint Knowledge" on page(s): 23

    Field name: "Year Built" on page(s): 15

     

    Note that the first one is a radio button, and the companion radio button is named "Lead Pain Knowlege", so you should correct this.

     

    There is an additinal error associated with code in a document-level JavaScript that runs when the form is opened. It not clear to me that the code is needed though. In any case, you should look into it more.

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 12:48 PM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Wow - You are good.  I went through that page so many times before and didn't see that one required.  I fixed it but submit still doesn't work.  I don't know anything about document level java script.  Is there an easy way to remove the script that I can try to see if it works.

     

    Thanks George.

     
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    Apr 6, 2012 12:51 PM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    I did a save as and tried it again and it worked!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU.  HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!  

     
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  • George Johnson
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    Apr 6, 2012 1:12 PM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    Regarding the document-level JavaScript, it depends on which version of Acrobat you're using. In Acrobat 9, you'd select: Advanced > Document Processing > Document JavaScripts

     

    It turns out Acrobat doesn't allow you to create field names with leading spaces, but somehow several fields in your form do have them. Here's a list:

     

    ' Building SitesLotsMaster Plan Zoning'

    ' HOA Fee'

    ' Other Fees'

    ' Pet Deposit'

    ' Processing Fee'

    ' Rental Fee Frequency'

    ' Rental Fee Move In Fee'

    ' Term 1'

    ' Term 2'

    ' of Buildings'

    ' of Docks'

    ' of Elevators'

    ' of Fireplaces'

    ' of Floors'

    ' of FloorsUnit'

    ' of Levels'

     

    You can order the field names in alphabetical order in the Fields pane when in Form Editing mode, and they will be at the top of the list. You can then click on each to detemine which page number they're on. You should rename them to remove the leading spaces.

     
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  • dkfsbo1
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    Apr 6, 2012 3:00 PM   in reply to George Johnson
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    Okay - stupid question - but what is a leading space?

     
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  • George Johnson
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    Apr 6, 2012 3:05 PM   in reply to dkfsbo1
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    The first (aka leading) character of the field name is a space character for the fields I listed. It's easy to miss, but the spaces are there.

     

    I'd be interested to know how you created those fields where the first character is a space, because Acrobat does not let me do it manually.

     
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  • dkfsbo1
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    18. dkfsbo1,
    Apr 6, 2012 5:50 PM   in reply to George Johnson
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    I will check it out - heading out of town for Easter - will let you know next week.  I really want to thank you George for all your help.

    Be in touch next week.

     

    deb

     
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