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==Video Tutorials==
==Video Tutorials==


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'''Install ScripTouch Adobe Acrobat Plugin and Signing a PDF on Windows Tutorial'''
'''Install ScripTouch Adobe Acrobat Plugin and Signing a PDF on Windows Tutorial'''


==Instructions==
==Instructions==


===Step 1: Install Adobe Reader DC on your Computer===
'''Before You Begin, You'll Need:'''
*The latest version of Adobe Acrobat installed. NOTE: Acrobat must be installed before Sign and Save.
*A Scriptel ScripTouch signature pad.
*The latest version of ScripTouch Sign and Save installed. Need help? Check out the link to our handy guide: [[ScripTouch_Sign_and_Save_installation]]


#Open a browser and search for '''"Install Adobe Reader DC."'''


#Make sure you are not accepting the additional offers, then click the yellow '''"Install now"''' button.
===Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences===


#Click the yellow '''"Finish"''' button.  
#Open Adobe Acrobat.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 1.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''Menu &gt; then Preferences &gt; Signatures'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 2.png|300x300px]]</div>
#In the ''"Creation &amp; Appearance"'' section, click '''"More..."'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 3.png|300x300px]]</div>
#For the ''"Default Signing Method,"'' select '''"Scriptel.SignAndSave."'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 4.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Creation &amp; Appearance" section.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 5.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Preferences" section.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 6.png|300x300px]]</div>


===Step 2: Install ScripTouch Sign and Save===
Sign and Save uses certificates to digitally sign documents. You will want to save the "Digitally Sign" document tool to the Adobe Quick Tools toolbar (feature not available in Adobe Acrobat Reader).


#In a browser, surf to: '''https://scriptel.com/support/downloads/'''.
#To do this, open any PDF file.
#Click the '''three dots''' at the bottom of the ''Quick Tools'' toolbar.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 7.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Then, click '''"Customize toolbar."'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 8.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Scroll to '''"Use a Certificate,"''' and open the section.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 9.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Select the '''"Digitally Sign"''' documents tool and add it to the toolbar.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 10.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click '''"Save"''' to save your new toolbar. The "Digitally Sign" documents tool was added.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Install Acrobat Step 11.png|300x300px]]</div>


#Scroll down to the '''"Sign and Save"''' area, and click the blue '''"Download Now"''' button.
===Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad===


#Click the button for '''"I accept the terms..."''' to continue installing.
Plug one of our signature pads into your computer to use the software.


#Click the '''"Finish"''' button to exit the wizard, and then minimize the browser for the next step.
===Step 3: Sign a PDF Document===


===Step 3: Connect a ScripTouch Pad to a USB Port on your Computer===
#Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Acrobat Step 1.png|300x300px]]</div>
#In the ''Quick Tools'' toolbar, click the '''"Digitally Sign"''' documents icon (which you added earlier).
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Acrobat Step 2.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Acrobat Step 3.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Acrobat Step 4.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Click the '''"OK"''' button when you are done signing.
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Acrobat Step 5.png|300x300px]]</div>
#Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit '''"OK."'''
#:<div style="padding:1rem;">[[File:Use Acrobat Step 6.png|300x300px]]</div>


*Your computer may download and install drivers for it. Let this process finish.
'''The document is now saved with the new signature.'''
 
===Step 4: Capture a Signature===
 
#Locate and open a PDF on your computer.
 
#Click '''"Tools."'''
 
#Select '''"Certificates."'''
 
#Click the '''"Digitally Sign"''' button at the top.
 
#With your mouse, draw a rectangle where the signature should be. '''"Sign and Save"''' will automatically open and you can now sign the document.
 
After you have signed, click the '''"OK"''' button on the pad. The document has now been successfully signed!

Latest revision as of 10:59, 17 October 2023

Video Tutorials

Install ScripTouch Adobe Acrobat Plugin and Signing a PDF on Windows Tutorial

Instructions

Before You Begin, You'll Need:

  • The latest version of Adobe Acrobat installed. NOTE: Acrobat must be installed before Sign and Save.
  • A Scriptel ScripTouch signature pad.
  • The latest version of ScripTouch Sign and Save installed. Need help? Check out the link to our handy guide: ScripTouch_Sign_and_Save_installation


Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences

  1. Open Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Click Menu > then Preferences > Signatures
  3. In the "Creation & Appearance" section, click "More..."
  4. For the "Default Signing Method," select "Scriptel.SignAndSave."
  5. Click "OK" to close the "Creation & Appearance" section.
  6. Click "OK" to close the "Preferences" section.

Sign and Save uses certificates to digitally sign documents. You will want to save the "Digitally Sign" document tool to the Adobe Quick Tools toolbar (feature not available in Adobe Acrobat Reader).

  1. To do this, open any PDF file.
  2. Click the three dots at the bottom of the Quick Tools toolbar.
  3. Then, click "Customize toolbar."
  4. Scroll to "Use a Certificate," and open the section.
  5. Select the "Digitally Sign" documents tool and add it to the toolbar.
  6. Click "Save" to save your new toolbar. The "Digitally Sign" documents tool was added.

Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad

Plug one of our signature pads into your computer to use the software.

Step 3: Sign a PDF Document

  1. Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
  2. In the Quick Tools toolbar, click the "Digitally Sign" documents icon (which you added earlier).
  3. Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
  4. Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
  5. Click the "OK" button when you are done signing.
  6. Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit "OK."

The document is now saved with the new signature.

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