Michael33201816aqg4

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Help with drop down export

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June 2, 2025
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I have a list of names in a drop down. I have set the options to export an ID number specific to a name. I created text field 1 that auto fills per that export value. Currently in text field 1 i have a custom calculation script of event.value=this.getField("drop down").value;

I have now added a second text box and would like it to auto fill a title based on a name from the drop down. But i cant seem to get 2 export values from the drop down. The goal will be to select a name from the drop down list. Then have text field 1 auto fill id num and text field 2 auto fill title. Help!

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It's all explained here:

https://pdfautomationstation.substack.com/p/calculation-vs-validation-scripts-eb5

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event.value = this.getField("drop down").getItemAt(this.getField("drop down").currentValueIndices, false)

Michael33201816aqg4Author

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Which place would i put this script?

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A custom calcuation script in the text field (text field 2) where you want the dropdown display value to go. Leave your script for the export value.

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As export value you can use something like this:

xxxx|yyyy

and fill one text field with the first part and the other field with the second part.

Michael33201816aqg4Author

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And how do i dictate which goes to which text box?

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First value:

event.value=this.getField("drow down").value.split("|")[0];

Second value

event.value=this.getField("drow down").value.split("|")[1];