Need help - app.Alert when Checkbox selected but not when unselected

You have 3 syntax errors and some unnecessary code.

If "Reg.Type" is the name of the checkbox this code is attached to, then the "getField()" call is unnecessary, use "event.target" instead.

Also, there is no need to test for the export value and check value, these are equivalant.

I take it there is more than one check box? Hence the "1" instance index in the call to "isBoxChecked()"

Syntax errors:
The alert check object ends with a ")" instead of a "}". All dimited blocks have to begin and end with the same delimiter, no matter what kind of element they are.

The outside curly braces "{}" are misplaced. The opening brace "{" needs to be placed after the "if"

There is a semicolon following the "if", delete it.

The correct code should look like this:

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Yes it is.

I still a noob at this. Like I said in my OP, I thought I would need the double test to stop the alert from popping up when the checkbox is unselected.

In the past, I've tried to have this happen but I only tested for the export value. I couldn't stop the alert upon the 2nd mouse click (unchecking action). This is the first time I'm using the "isBoxChecked" syntax.

Thanks for the advice.

Actually, I thought the "1" meant 'yes', checkbox is 'on'.

There are, in fact, 10 sets of checkboxes ("Reg.Type.1; Reg.Type.2; etc.). (20 checkboxes in total). I am using the checkbox instead of the radiobutton, each set with different export values) to allow for the un-selection within any given set, so that both checkboxes can remain unselected within a given set. I have found that that is not the behavior of the actual radio button field.

I was trying to use this code as a document script and call to it from 1 checkbox out of each set. (I then want to use a different alert message if the other checkbox in each set is selected.)

The exact same 2 messages is being used for each group of checkboxes. I just thought it would be easier to call to a document script from each checkbox. What are your thoughts? I appreciate all the help and education you are able to provide.

When I do use it as a script from the checkbox, still get syntax errors after I copied your corrections:
"missing: after property id 4: at line 5"
and it highlights:
hideWarning1 = oCk.cAfterValue;

The problem is the call to the app.alert. The "nIcon" property is missing a ":" between the property name and the value. Should be
app.alert ({cMsg: "my message.\n\n" + "my message.", nIcon:3, cTitle: "REGISTRATION ALERT", oCheckbox:oCk});
Also, it is a bad idea to end a field name with ".#", i.e. "Reg.Type.1", "Reg.Type.2". These dot numbers are also used to reference specific widget instances so it can be confusing.

If there is more than one check box named "Reg.Type.#" then all of these check boxes act as a radio button group. Is this what you are trying to do? The number in "isBoxChecked()" refers to the Widget instance id. To make things easier, maybe you should be checking the export value rather than trying to ID a specific widget instance. So change your "if" statement to:

if(event.target.value == "member")
{
...
}

If this code will be called from more than one place, then YES, it's a great idea to make it a document level function. But, then you need a function definition in the document level script:

function CheckMyCheck()
{
... Place code here ...
}

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That took care of the syntax error; thanks for catching that. I got the alert to pop up, calling to it on the doc level script.

[b]BUT, the argument for the oCheckbox "Do not show this message again" is not working.[/b] Checking it does not stop the alert from popping up. [u][b]What's missing[/u][/b]?

Let me clarify the senarios. There are 2:

[u]Senario 1[/u]:
checkbox "Reg.Type.1" value = "member" - msg alert runs
user checks "do not show again"
checkbox "Reg.Type.2" value = "member" - msg alert [b]SHOULD NOT RUN, but it still does[/b] with current code

I imagine it is because I am calling the script as if for the first time from Reg.Type.2? Is there any code I can add to prevent this from happenning?

[u]Senario 2[/u]:
checkbox "Reg.Type.1" value = "member" - msg alert runs
user checks "do not show again"
User selects other radio/checkbox "Reg.Type.1" value = 'non-member"
User changes, again, back to original selection: checkbox "Reg.Type.1" value = "member" - msg alert [b]SHOULD NOT RUN, but it still does[/b]

Yes. There are two named "Reg.Type.1", there are two named "Reg.Type.2", etc.

I removed it "(1)". I had taken a sample script from one that uses an array. That makes sense now. Since I am still very, very new at this; I havent fully comprehended the idea of Widgets.

When I used (event.target.isBoxChecked) by itself the msg alert worked, but the alert reappeared when unchecking (not selecting the 'other radio/checkbox). This is the problem I mention in my OP. So I added back the double test using && (event.target.value == "member") that solved that particular issue.I would be most greatfull if you can continue to assist with the remaining issue: that the 'Dont show this again' doesnt work.

I figured it out. Kept looking at the [url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/popup_windows_part1]tutorial[/url] and finally figured out what was missing; added a third test to the if argument:

if ((event.target.isBoxChecked) && (event.target.value == "member") [color=red]&& !this.hideWarning1[/color])Now my script works as planned.

Thanks, I appreciate all help and advice! I will keep you posted. It seems like a very difficult process but I'll keep after it.