Introduction

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the JavaScript for Acrobat scripting model and containment hierarchies (its objects), as well as the primary Acrobat and PDF capabilities related to JavaScript usage.

Topic

Description

Overview

A brief history of JavaScript, its origins in HTML, and its relevance to Acrobat

Reading the JavaScript for Acrobat API Reference

Discusses important features of the JavaScript for Acrobat such as security restrictions on some of the methods, safe paths and privileged methods.

Object summary

A listing and short description of some objects that play an important role in JavaScript for Acrobat.

JavaScript applications

A far-from-complete listing of suggested applications to JavaScript.

Topic	Description
Overview	A brief history of JavaScript, its origins in HTML, and its relevance to Acrobat
Reading the JavaScript for Acrobat API Reference	Discusses important features of the JavaScript for Acrobat such as security restrictions on some of the methods, safe paths and privileged methods.
Object summary	A listing and short description of some objects that play an important role in JavaScript for Acrobat.
JavaScript applications	A far-from-complete listing of suggested applications to JavaScript.

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