Clear text entry values

Forum|Forum|19 years ago
June 14, 2007
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Hi,

I have a simple file that requires the user to enter specific values in text boxes. If they are not able to work through the activity succesfully, they see a "Try Again" Button. I originally had the action of that button set to go back to slide #1. I noticed that the values entered in the text boxes on the first attempt were there when each slide loads. I then tried setting the action to javascript - window.location.reload() which reloads the page, but the values are still there.

How can I offer a second attempt that will clear the values in the text entry boxes.

Thanking you in advance!

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Nandhakumar S

Participating Frequently

Hi,

you add custom Clear button and write javascript code

var elem = document.getElementById("Text_Entry_Box_1_inputField");

elem.value = "";

Lilybiri

Legend

This is a very OLD thread, more than 10 years. Lot has changed since CP3 in Captivate. If you want to clear the value of the TEB variables there are easier ways than with JS. But the changes to the variable do not appear immediately in the TEB. That can be solved in different ways as well. Here are some ideas:

Where is Null in CP2017? - Captivate blog

I will lock the thread to avoid confusion.

C

CallRickerAuthor

Participant

I am actaully reloading the container page (using the javascript window.location.reload()) not linking to the first slide of the Captivate file. I have also tried linking to the url of the page, but the values remain.

I will definitely fill out a request... it isn't logical that scorable objects cannot be reset.

C

CallRickerAuthor

Participant

Hmmm... I don't actually have quizzing enabled. I know that the text box won't function properly unless its options are marked to "Include in Quiz," but I have not enabled scoring using the quiz manager. I'll try using the URL directly, but not sure why reloading the page would not work.

Captiv8r

Legend

Hi again

When you say: ...but not sure why reloading the page would not work. I'm taking that to mean that you are creating a link from one slide back to the original slide where the Text Entry box is placed.

You have to understand that even though you don't have any scoring features enabled, a Text Entry box is still a scorable object that might be used for testing. There isn't an option to cause the field to be reset. At least not at this point. Who knows what the future may hold if enough folks ask for this ability.

Cheers... Rick

Captiv8r

Legend

Hi CallRicker

As you have seen, Captivate doesn't do this. The only surefire way I'm aware of to clear it all out is to totally restart the project. So assuming your quizzing part begins at slide one, just point at the URL used to launch the project. Things will start fresh and off you go.

If you feel resetting things would be a nice feature to have available (I do see more than a few posts asking about it) please consider submitting a Wish Form. You may do this by clicking here.

Cheers... Rick

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