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January 19, 2018
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App alert based on checkbox value

  • January 19, 2018
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Experts,

The below script is partially working. I have a checkbox, "401k50", with a value of 0 or 1 (if checked). If checked, if in a different field User enters a number greater than 24500, the alert pops up and tells them the must enter a number between 0 and 24500. This works. So far so good. If the box, 401k50 is unchecked, and User enters a number greater than 18500, an alert box is supposed to tell User to enter a number between 0 and 18500. This is not working. Currently, if unchecked, user is able to enter any number he wishes. Here's my script:

//401k50 is a checkbox, value of 1 if checked, 0 if unchecked

var v1 = +getField("401k50").value;

//Checkbox is checked

if(v1 > 0){

     var v2 = +event.value;if (v2 > 24500) {

     app.alert("Since you are over 50 you are eligible for a catch-up 401(k) contribution. Please enter a number between 0 and 24,500.",3);

     event.rc=false;

}

// Checkbox is unchecked

else if(v1 < 1){

    var v2 = +event.value;if (v2 > 18500) {

    app.alert("Please enter a number between 0 and 18,500.",3);

    event.rc=false;

}

}

}

Any help appreciated!

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    Correct answer Thom Parker

    Is this a validation script on the field where the value is being entered?  It should be.

    So, checkbox values are not 0 and 1.  The value of a checkbox is either the export value or "Off"

    Event.value can be used by itself, there is no reason to assign it to V2.

    var v1 = getField("401k50").value;
    event.rc = true;
    if(v1 == "Yes")
    {
        if(event.value >24500)
        {
              app.alert("Since you are over 50 you are eligible for a catch-up 401(k) contribution. Please enter a number between 0 and 24,500.",3);
              event.rc = false;
        }
    }
    else
    {
        if(event.value >18500)
        {
              app.alert("Please enter a number between 0 and 18,500.",3);
              event.rc = false;
        }
    }

    1 reply

    Thom Parker
    Community Expert
    Thom ParkerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 19, 2018

    Is this a validation script on the field where the value is being entered?  It should be.

    So, checkbox values are not 0 and 1.  The value of a checkbox is either the export value or "Off"

    Event.value can be used by itself, there is no reason to assign it to V2.

    var v1 = getField("401k50").value;
    event.rc = true;
    if(v1 == "Yes")
    {
        if(event.value >24500)
        {
              app.alert("Since you are over 50 you are eligible for a catch-up 401(k) contribution. Please enter a number between 0 and 24,500.",3);
              event.rc = false;
        }
    }
    else
    {
        if(event.value >18500)
        {
              app.alert("Please enter a number between 0 and 18,500.",3);
              event.rc = false;
        }
    }
    Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
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      rsbisaAuthor
      Inspiring
      January 19, 2018

      Thom,

      Thanks for the quick response! Yes, this is validation script. Your script works perfect!

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