Populating dropdown list from a calculated text box

Yes, you are making it harder than it needs to be, but that's just part of the learning process. I doubt that any of the hidden fields are necessary. They calculations could probably be combined into a single script.

See this article on list programming:
http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2007/js_list_combo_livecycle/

That example shows a set of known words that can populate the drop down list. What if there is a mix of user entered words in the "Initials" text Field that will be different by each user) and a default word (N/A)?

The list that is used to populate the list items can be built programmatically. The example demonstrates how an array of items can be used to populate a list. It uses a hard coded list, but where that array comes from in your code is up to you.

Thanks Thom, I'll give it a whirl.

The second example shows how to build a list of items programmatically

Finally I populated a Dropdownlist. Now how can I show my data (this is comming from DBACCESS)after I choose it from Dropdownlist? I am new in this Live Cycle..Probably It is somthing simple that nobody wants to reply.

I would like to ask you for help with dropdown list. I use LiveCycle Designer 8.2 and datadase Ms Access.

DataConnection from dropdown list to the database is Ok,
Now, I do not know how to show the rest of my data after I click enter in the populated Dropdownlist

Would it be possible to help me with this? or where can I find samples of something similar?

Thank yo for you help and attention. I look forward to your reply.

There is not a lot of info out there on scripting a DB connection in LiveCycle. You'll find some info on Stefan Cameron's blog. He used to write extensively about LiveCycle forms.

You'll find a full course of video tutorials and samples (for members only) that cover every detail on scripting for the LiveCycle Data Connection here:
http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#XFADBForms