InDesign 'Go to Next / Previous' and rollover functions don't work on iPad; any hacks or tricks?

[mikemcRSKComms]

I have a large Interactive PDF that I'm currently stress-testing and can see that the 'Go to Next', 'Go to Previous' and rollover functions don't work on iPads for the buttons I have created (fine and dandy in good ol' Reader, Chrome and Acrobat Pro). I gather Adobe / Apple don't support each other.

Does anyone have any hacks, tips or tricks on a work around? (Don't want to have to go down add rich media functions route if it can be helped)

[Jongware]

What PDF software are you using on the iPad?

[mikemcRSKComms]

Acrobat Reader via Dropbox

[Doug A Roberts]

rollover functions won't work at all for obvious reasons.

other than that, i had the best compatibility when I was trying to create a form for iPad use with an app called PDF Expert.

https://pdfexpert.com/

the ipad and android acrobat reader isn't really up to much.

[mikemcRSKComms]

Cheers Doug, was kind of hoping against straying from InDesign to achieve this.

[Doug A Roberts]

you don't have to stray from indesign. just use PDF Expert instead of Reader for iPad.

[mikemcRSKComms]

Ah okay. I thought it may have been a third party software offering an solution for the InDesign button actions. Cheers anyhow.

[Doug A Roberts]

nothing like that. it's just that PDF readers are extremely variable and adobe doesn't seem to have put much effort into the iPad one last time I checked.

[mikemcRSKComms]

Ha ha, agreed. C'mon Adobe - over to you now

[Steve Werner · Accepted solution]

Only a couple PDF readers on iOS devices support those interactive features (like PDF Expert). Don't hold your breath waiting for that to change.

Adobe is working with other vendors on the "next" version of PDF but, since it's controlled by standards organizations, it will take several years at best:

https://indesignsecrets.com/whats-next-for-pdf.php

[mikemcRSKComms]

Great answer - thanks Steve.