Commenting and Reviewing - Adobe Acrobat and PDF for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction - page 182

Figure 12.28 Corrections are automatically integrated
Summary
In this chapter we examined the extensive functionality of Acrobat's commenting and markup processes, as
well as how to organize and manage a review cycle.
Acrobat offers numerous commenting tools, which can be customized to meet your workflow needs;
you can even create custom tools as Stamp comments. In addition to comments, Acrobat also offers
specialized viewing tools, often used when reviewing a document.
Initiate reviews using Acrobat's wizards, and track and manage your reviews through the Tracker.
Manage, filter, sort, and create reports from the Comments pane.
Project
A submittal is a perfect example for review and commenting. Instead of six paper copies, we
are going to send one electronic copy to the architect or engineer for approval.
Task 1: Preparing the submittal
1. Open the file in the ch12_project folder named Submittal Package.pdf , which includes
a fillable PDF form.
2. Complete the form based on the drawing and linked manual. We have included a CAD
drawing and an owner's manual that is approximately 50 years old.
Task 2: Adding password security
Check the configuration of the signature field placed to the right of the SIGNED: label on the
bottom of the Letter of Transmittal form (page 1 of the project file) and then add the password:
1. Select the Digital Signature tool on the Forms toolbar, a subtoolbar of the Advanced
Editing toolbar.
2. Double-click the Signature1 field at the bottom of page 1 of the project file to open the
Digital Signature Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Signed Tab. Note that the Mark as read-only radio button is selected, which
means that, after the file is signed, all fields on the form become read-only.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
5. Choose File > Document Properties > Security to display the Document Security
settings.
6. Click the Security Method drop-down arrow and choose Password Security.
7. In the Password Security dialog box, click the Use a password checkbox in the
Permissions area of the dialog box; the remainder of the dialog box's fields become
active.
8. Click the Printing Allowed drop-down arrow and choose High Resolution; click the
Changes Allowed drop-down arrow and choose Commenting, filling in form fields and
signing existing signature fields.