In this example, the PDF contains a form. The error message below is a sample of a message that could be received when a PDF requires flattening. The file should now upload to the sponsor’s system. Open the flattened file to confirm it aligns with sponsored requirements (ex. This action exports the layered PDF into a flattened file.
From the Printer drop-down, select Microsoft Print to PDF. But the same Javascript does not work on Acrobat XI. One click on this flattening toolbar flattens any image or stamps. That automatically created a flattening toolbar in the Acrobat menu. This display varies based on individual computer settings.ģ. With Acrobat 9, I used a javascript (FlattenPages.js). Complete the PDF document and review it to ensure the inclusion of all necessary data.Ģ. This learning module also walks through the steps.ġ. The steps listed below provide instructions for flattening a PDF. Choose Advanced > Print Production > Flattener Preview. PDFs that are not flattened can create errors when users upload documents to a sponsor's system. With Acrobat Pro, follow the steps below to flatten your PDF: Make a copy of your PDF. Go to advanced > print production > flattener preview. When prompted, save the optimized pdf with another new name. There are a couple of ways to flatten pdfs in adobe acrobat, even old versions. Maybe I need a real javascript to sign the document when approved, save it down to a jpg, rename the file appropriately, and drop it in the archive as a pdf since that is what the client desires."Flattening" a PDF is necessary to reduce a document's size, if a PDF includes a form, or to meet sponsor formatting requirements. In acrobat pro, you can rename, flatten, and merge layers, change the properties of layers, and add actions to layers. For nearly 10 thousand forms a year its still not enough. 2 Upvotes Translate Jump to answer 8 Replies Jump to latest reply Correct answer by Bernd Alheit Community Expert, You can try the Action Wizard in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
I ahve been trying different things with the action wizard and I can shorten the steps involved by about 30%. 1 Correct answer Bernd Alheit Community Expert, You can try the Action Wizard in Adobe Acrobat Pro. So what I need is a way to convert the interactive document to a completely flat ie " a screen capture" and save it to archive in a single move. Once the interactive function of the document is completed there is no reason for it to be editable anymore as flattening allows. There is obviously a reason since I am asking for a way to do it. You might as well just take a screen capture." You can use 'Save As' in Acrobat to export the pages of a PDF to image files but you lose every possible advantage of the PDF file format. "There's no way to do that with one button, and quite frankly no reason anyone should be doing it.
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