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Programatically Change the File Name in a 'Save As' Window

How to set a different default file name in a 'Save As' window.

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David Dagley
Jul 06, 2024
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“How can I program a ‘Save As’ button to automatically insert a file name from the value of a form field, or multiple form fields?”

The question above has often been asked on Adobe Acrobat forums and been answered with a definitive "Not possible". Keep reading to find out why I disagree with that answer.

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Two Methods

You can either program the button to execute the 'Save As' menu item like this:

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