"The Entry Does Not Appear to be a Valid URL." but url is valid

[breezin]

I am trying to add a web URL to an area of text on a pdf document using Nitro Pro 11.  The URL (no real data!)  includes form data fields as such:

https://www.intella-ip.com/client-deposit/?services=test_test_test&amount=$5.00

When the url is inserted into the action field for the url, the following error message appears:

"The entry does not appear to be a valid URL. Please check for spaces or syntax errors."

I have also submitted a Support Ticket on this.  

Edited April 4, 2018 by breezin

[breezin]

I will answer my own question... 

For some reason, Nitro Pro does not allow the use of form field entries in hyperlinks.  Depending on you you look at it, that is either a bug, oversight or a design defect.

There is a solution/workaround: Go to https://goo.gl/  enter the url that includes form field entries and a shortened url is created.  Nitro Pro does not choke on the shortened url. 

[Laura L.]

Hi @breezin,

Thanks for using the Community to reach out to us! I see that one of our Support Reps is currently working on the ticket you submitted. You can expect a reply today. 

I will also share the information from this post with her. 

Cheers,