How can I set a signature block so it is disabled unless someone selects "Coining" in the Req. Div.?

Question

This is what I was asked to do, but I have never done anything with Adobe Acrobat or JavaScript before other than create a basic form without any fillable fields.

This is what he sent me:

Set the 3 “Coining signature blocks” as disabled by default (when anyone opens form)

If the user selects “Coining” from the Requesting Division” dropdown, the 3 Coining signature blocks become .enable or possible .visible=true.

IF the user selects ANYTHING else from the “Requesting Division” box, the Coining signature block are .disabled or .visible=false

Thank you so much for your help with this. I welcome any input or suggestions on how to learn how to do this as well. I look forward to your replies.

Patti_Brown

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it.  I made the changes you suggested and it fixed the syntax error at 10: line 11.Now I'm getting a synax error at 15: line 16

try67 · Answer

Use this code as the custom calculation script of the drop-down field (and make sure to tick the option to commit the selected value immediately under its Properties, Options tab):

this.getField("First Shift Coordinator SignatureRow1").readonly = (event.value!="Coining");

this.getField("Second Shift Coordinator SignatureRow1").readonly = (event.value!="Coining");

this.getField("Third Shift Coordinator SignatureRow1").readonly = (event.value!="Coining");

PS. When you open the form those fields will be enabled, because you've set "Coining" as the default value of the field.

Edit: Small mistake in the code fixed

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