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Script to make fields Required (in LCD)

Forum Index > Forms: LiveCycle Designer > Script to make fields Required (in LCD)
2009-11-10 10:14:10
Michael Frommer
Registered: Apr 3 2009
Posts: 80

I'm sure this is extremely basic but I dont see why this isnt working. Working in LCD 8.0.
If Field A is not null make Fields B,C,D & E required.
Field A is in a diferent subform than fields B,C,D,E.
I have this code on the Exit event of Field A (this).
The Object Value tab for fields B,C,D & E is set for "User Entered-Optional" . 

if ((this.rawValue != null || this.rawValue != " ") && (this.rawValue.length > 0))
	{
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Firm.mandatory = true;
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Contact.mandatory = true;
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Phone.mandatory = true;
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Email.mandatory = true;
	}
else
	{
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Firm.mandatory = false;
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Contact.mandatory = false;
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Phone.mandatory = false;
	F1.P1.C2.Info.Email.mandatory = false;
	}

My Product Information:
LiveCycle Designer, Windows
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2009-11-10 10:23:13
#1
radzmar
Expert
Registered: Nov 3 2008
Posts: 1202
Look here.

http://www.acrobatusers.com/forums/aucbb/viewtopic.php?id=22692

radzmar
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2009-11-10 10:28:11
#2
Michael Frommer
Registered: Apr 3 2009
Posts: 80
I changed it as you suggested but it still dosen't work. (I could have sworn I read the string was either true or false.)

if ((this.rawValue != null) || (this.rawValue != " ") && (this.rawValue.length > 0)){F1.P1.C2.Info.Firm.mandatory = "error";F1.P1.C2.Info.Contact.mandatory = "error";F1.P1.C2.Info.Phone.mandatory = "error";F1.P1.C2.Info.Email.mandatory = "error";}else{F1.P1.C2.Info.Firm.mandatory = "disabled";F1.P1.C2.Info.Contact.mandatory = "disabled";F1.P1.C2.Info.Phone.mandatory = "disabled";F1.P1.C2.Info.Email.mandatory = "disabled";}
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2009-11-10 10:51:25
#3
radzmar
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Registered: Nov 3 2008
Posts: 1202
Ok,

I tried it the same way you did, but didn't have a problem.

You should try to address the form field with the fully qualified SOM expression.

xfa.resolveNode("F1.P1.C2.Info.Firm").mandatory = "error";
Remember, the mandatoy method only works with the default send/mail-buttons of LCD, not for a regular button with a custom script.

radzmar
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• LiveCycle Designer ES2 Docs

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2009-11-10 11:26:46
#4
Michael Frommer
Registered: Apr 3 2009
Posts: 80
Will it work with a default Print button?
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2009-11-10 12:32:12
#5
radzmar
Expert
Registered: Nov 3 2008
Posts: 1202
I do't think so, because printing a form has to be always be possible.
So if the worst comes to the worst it can be filled manually and returned the old-fashioned by the postman.

radzmar
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Documents you need:
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2009-11-10 13:37:01
#6
Michael Frommer
Registered: Apr 3 2009
Posts: 80
I guess I'll need to use a regualr print button and script a validation prior to printing. I've started a [url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/forums/aucbb/viewtopic.php?id=22715]new thread here[/url] so I can put this into perpective.
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