Changing the Default PDF Version 

Use

By default, SAP Interactive Forms renders output in PDF version 1.6. (supported by Reader versions 7.0 and higher) You may need to change this default setting if your forms have one of these features.

Features Requiring PDF 1.7 (supported by Reader versions 8.0 and higher)

·        Digital signatures using seed values or filters – Signing options can be restricted to filter settings. Seed values are provided for the XFA processing to choose from.

·        Saving a form with unbound data elements – With PDF 1.7, it is not necessary to use the custom object, Hidden Bound Text Field, which contains script for detecting changes in unbound form data for forms opened in Adobe Reader 7.0.5 or earlier.

·        Digital signatures applied to a selected group of fields

·        Hierarchical lists – The List and List Item subform roles allow you to create hierarchical lists. When a PDF form is generated, screen readers announce the list, the number of items, the nesting level, and the list end.

·        Do Not Scroll option

·        Comb fields – A comb field is a text field that is broken into separate segments for entering a set of numbers or characters.

·        Transparent images – Transparent PNG and GIF files allow for overlaying images on forms.

·        Performing validations before submit/print/save – If user-entered values do not match the validation pattern or LiveCycle Designer defaults, a programming error or warning appears.

·        Automatic binding of list items in a Web Dynpro drop-down list – Previously, this connection was performed manually by the form designer.

·        Different check mark shapes – Check marks can be populated by these shapes: check, circle, cross, diamond, square, star.

·        Media selection – You can specify a particular size and type of paper for printing.

·        Duplexing and complex page layout

Procedure

To change the default PDF version from 1.6:

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       1.      Navigate to the /<DIR_GLOBAL>/AdobeDocumentServices/lib directory.

       2.      Open the custom_xfa.xci file in a text editor and change the version setting.

If custom_xfa.xci does not exist, copy the xfa.xci file in this directory and rename it to custom_xfa.xci:

<pdf> <!--  [0..n]  -->

...

<version>1.7</version>

</pdf>

       3.      Save custom_xfa.xci.