Autopopulate a Field On Focus/Click

Question

I'm hoping someone here is able to offer me a solution, if one even exists.

I am creating on online form, and I'd like to find a way to automate the population of a particular field on the form.

I am hoping it's possible, with some support from the pros here, that on a click of a field (time) that the field can automatically be cpopulated with the current time. COnsider also, that this form will be filled out on a mobile device, so perhaps a tap would be the same as a click in the field?

Nesa Nurani · Accepted Answer

Thank you both Thom and Nesa. Nesa, thank you for providing the solution. Javascript is not code I'm familiar with unfortunately so the guidance (dare I say hand holding) is greatly appreciated.

If I can expand on this ,,,

After the field has been populated, how can I make that field read only?

and ..

How can I autopopulate a second form field with that same value?

To populate the second field (let's call it "time2") add this to the script:

this.getField("time2").value = event.target.value;

But I'm not sure if setting a field to read only can be done on mobile.

Thom Parker · Answer

Unfortunately no. The problem is that there are a large number of PDF viewers, and very few of them support the necessary PDF JavaScript. To do this you need to have a way to control where the user opens the PDF.

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