I want to secure a table in a PDF document but allow user edits. Also allow combining PDF's into a single project PDF document.

[charlesp16920579]

I do technical submittals for my company.  I want to secure the data which is in a table of the PDF file.  I also need  the ability for the user to fill out fields within the document and allow them to combine submittals into another file.

Security seems to be all or nothing.  If I protect the document it protects the table, but won't allow users to combine the protected PDF files into another PDF for project submission.

Any ideas on how to do this?

I appreciate anyone's ideas.

Thanks,

[Bernd Alheit]

You can combine protected files in a portfolio.

[charlesp16920579]

I am using Acrobat XI (11.0.20).  Portfolio doesn't seem to be an option?

Looking at the Portfolio on this website, I do not see how it applies.

I need to be able to protect the individual PDF's from alteration (other than filling out fields and signing), but allow the end user the ability to combine multiple protected PDF files into one protected "project" pdf.

[try67]

That's not possible, unless you use a Portfolio, as was mentioned.

In Acrobat XI you can do it via File - Create - PDF Portfolio. Then select your files and merge them.