basic simplified notation get the value entered does not match the format of the field error

Question

I have a form that has data entry field called SW (setup as required, number to 1 decimal point) then results field (SW6, view, number to 1 decimal point) simplified field notation 45/SW, the form does the calculation but i get the error "the value entered does not match the format of the field

SW field will only have possible entry of 1 thru 8

In the same form I have another data entry field AW (setup as required, number to 1 decimal point), then another results field (AW6) which does a simplified field notation AW*45, which does not get the error.

I've tried various things like removing required, or view, does not make a difference.

Not sure what to do. Why does it work in one spot and not the other?

PDF Automation Station · Accepted Answer

when I view the pdf in a browser everything works fine no errors. When i view the pdf in acbrobat reader dc I get the error.

When i'm in acrobat in edit mode and do a preview works with no errors, but when I clear the form that is where I get the errors as well.

I repeat, the error is from division by zero when the field is empty. Use the following custom calculation script instead:

if(this.getField("SW").value)

{event.value=45/this.getField("SW").value}

else

{event.value=""}

PDF Automation Station · Answer

The solution is here:https://pdfautomationstation.substack.com/p/mathematical-errors-in-pdf-forms

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