I am trying to calculate a final figure from 3 sources and keep getting syntax errors. Text field 1 (TF1) is a dollar amount, Text field 2 (TF2) is a % and Text field 3 (TF3)is $ amount as well. My final calculation should represent (TF1 * (TF2/2)) + TF3 = result. I have used the custom code in the format tabs to have the numbers shown as $ or %, but can't get the calculation script to work. I have
var a = get.thisField(TF1).value;
var b = get.thisField(TF2).value;
var c = get.thisField(TF3).value;
event.value = (a * (b/2) + c;
How would I get this to calculate correctly? The final result should look something like this:
TF1 = $100,000
TF2 = 10%
TF3 = $500
Result should be (100,000*(.10/2))+500 = $5,500
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Calculation Script Help!
2010-10-12 14:51:21
Answered
My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 9.3.1, Windows
Acrobat Pro 9.3.1, Windows
2010-10-12 15:12:31
#1
Try: event.value = (a * b/2) + c;
2010-10-12 16:41:00
#2
Okay I tried that and it gives me a Syntax Error stating:
SyntaxError: missing ) after argument list 1: at line 2.
It works fine if I take out one of the variables, but i get this syntax error at the same spot everytime I add the 3rd variable.
SyntaxError: missing ) after argument list 1: at line 2.
It works fine if I take out one of the variables, but i get this syntax error at the same spot everytime I add the 3rd variable.
2010-10-12 17:18:00
#3
On a closer second look, there's more wrong with you script. Copy what I've shown below and paste it, replacing everything else you may already have:
var a = getField("TF1").value;
var b = getField("TF2").value;
var c = getField("TF3").value;
event.value = (a * b/2) + c;
var a = getField("TF1").value;
var b = getField("TF2").value;
var c = getField("TF3").value;
event.value = (a * b/2) + c;
2010-10-12 17:23:18
#4
Hi TrishM,
There are more problems with your script than a missing ). There is no such object as "get" and there is no function "this.field" and you left out quotes around the field names. This script should not work at all- too many problems with it. You should read these aritcles for some basic scripting help-
http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/why-doesnt-my-script-work
http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-debug-your-script
Hope this helps,
Dimitri
There are more problems with your script than a missing ). There is no such object as "get" and there is no function "this.field" and you left out quotes around the field names. This script should not work at all- too many problems with it. You should read these aritcles for some basic scripting help-
http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/why-doesnt-my-script-work
http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-debug-your-script
Hope this helps,
Dimitri
2010-10-12 17:48:47
#5
Thank you for your help... it worked beautifully! And thanks for the links, I will definately do some refreshing! Thanks again!