next_tab property itemID

These properties are of course parameters used in creating a custom dialog definition.

The behavior of these parameters varies a bit between versions of Acrobat. So the best way to them is to set the "first_tab" property at the top level of the "description", then set the "next_tab" for every element you want in the tab order. Make sure the oreder is correct and do not assume any default behavior. The value of these properties is the "item_id" of the element you want to tab into. For radio buttons, only the first one in the group needs the "next_tab".

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/[/url]

i tried to refer to them but i have again problem.
in my dialog i've some default values:

dialog.load
({
sub1: util.printf("%.0s", numpro),
cogn: util.printd("dd/mm/yyyy", oDoc.info.DataFattura),
gand: util.printf("%.3s", oDoc.info.importo),
name: util.printf("%.0s", oDoc.info.NumeroDocumento),
forn: util.printf("%s$", oDoc.info.RagioneSociale),
lorn: util.printf("%.0f", numanno),
puid: util.printf("%.0s", oDoc.info.note),
nuid: util.printf("%.0f", numidentificativo),
rest: oDoc.info.tipo_documento,
andi: util.printf("%.0s", oDoc.info.RifOrdini),
indi: util.printf("%.0s", oDoc.info.Codice_fornitore),
flip: namefile,
})

Do you think my problem regard it? i'd like to exclude only "rest" item_id
thanks Thom.

I'm a bit confused. The code above is for loading values into the dialog fields. It is not related to the tabbing order.

If this is a different question, and you want to remove and an item from the load function then do it. You can set it up any way you like.

But please, post to a new thread and give a clear and complete explaination.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/[/url]

excuse me Thom,
i refer to the first question. I tried to put value for first_tab into top level of description and nextly to set values for next_tab but it doesn't work (TAB goes from the first to the ok button but jump all the others fields).
What's the problem about? i'm using Acrobat Professional 8.1.2.
I hope to was more clear.
P.S. about the default values of loadDefault method i thought the problem was depend on this but as you say i wrong.

Tabbing should be set up like this:


This is a simple 2 button dialog with an ok/cancel block. The code is incomplete, only the relevant part of the description entry is shown.

You might consider purchasing AcroDialogs, it would make all of this so much easier.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/[/url]

Thanks thom, now it works perfectly.
i'll follow your advises.
Thaks a lot.

Where does the above tabbing code get entered?

The code is part of a custom dialog definition. Here's an article on the topic if you are interested:

http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/popup_windows_part5

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Then most important JavaScript Development tool in Acrobat
[url=http://www.pdfscripting.com/public/34.cfm#JSIntro][b]The Console Window (Video tutorial)[/b][/url]
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/2006/javascript_console][b]The Console Window(article)[/b][/url]