Interactive PDF - Buttons in InDesign CC

[WhitneyEllington]

I am trying to have a box that when moused over, pops up additional text.

I think I have my settings correct...the additional text (button 2) is in its own box and is converted to a button with "Hidden Until Triggered" selected. The original box of text (button 1) is also converted to a button and has these events added:

• On Roll Over - Show/Hide Buttons - Show button 2
• On Roll off - Show/Hide Buttons - Hide button 2

It works perfectly in the preview. When I export to a .pdf with the Interactive Elements: Include Appearance and Hyperlinks both selected...it doesn't work. Button 2 is showing and does not change at all when button 1 is moused over.

Any suggestions? Help please!!! (I am on Adobe CC, everything is updated)

[Steve Werner · Accepted solution]

Use File > Export > Adobe PDF (Interactive) instead of PDF (Print). Print PDFs don't support buttons and more advanced interactivity.

[WhitneyEllington]

I knew it had to be one tiny thing...thank you SO much!!!! You have helped me immensely.

[Steve Werner]

So that solution worked for you?

[WhitneyEllington]

Yes, your solution helped. Thank you!

[WhitneyEllington]

Maybe you can help with this also...button 2 is showing up behind button 1. I need it to be in front. Do I need to turn on layers in the .pdf export? In the .indd file, button 2 is in front of button 1.

[Steve Werner]

Unfortunately, I'm having a very busy day today. I'll be unable to further help you, but we have a lot of other experts here who I'm sure can jump in to help.