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Creating Calculations from Check Boxes

CPetersen
Registered: Feb 3 2011
Posts: 2
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I am trying to create a simple form with a calculation that tallies at the bottom from a list of check boxes but am not having any success. Can anyone give me some guidance on what function(s) I need to include? Below is a sample of what I am trying to achieve:
 
Check box 1 (if checked, add $25 to total fees due at bottom of form)
Check box 2 (if checked, add $30 to total fees due at bottom of form)
Check box 3 (if checked, add $35 to total fees due at bottom of form)
 
Numeric Field (calculated only, displays totals from check boxes above)
 
Thank you, thank you in advance!
 

My Product Information:
LiveCycle Designer, Windows
gkaiseril
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Registered: Feb 23 2006
Posts: 4307
I would set the checked value for the check boxes to the amount to be added, and leave the unchecked value at 0.

Also you did not mention if these check boxes are to act as an exclusionary group.

George Kaiser

CPetersen
Registered: Feb 3 2011
Posts: 2
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George,
Thanks for your quick response - I am a complete newbie at this.
The boxes aren't acting as an exclusionary group. How do I enter the FormCalc for the total box at the bottom of the form? That seems to be where I am having the difficulty.