How to change the value of a calculation in forms?

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May 8, 2026
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I have an existing form I’m trying to edit. The form calculates a price based on the quantity of each product you add. The price of one of the products has changed, but I can’t figure out how to change the price on the form.

In the photo, the current price of Krypton Window is 300.00/sash, but I need to change it to 400.00/window. I’m able to edit “/SASH” but I can’t edit the “300.00.” I’ve tried checking the field properties but I can’t figure out where the “300.00” even is to be able to edit it…

Correct answer Dave Creamer of IDEAS

Another thing to check is to see what program created the form. If it is an old AEM/LiveCycle Designer form, it could be something else.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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Another thing to check is to see what program created the form. If it is an old AEM/LiveCycle Designer form, it could be something else.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

Avery31543609ioahAuthor

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Thank you, I was able to figure out that the form was originally made in Excel and then converted to Adobe PDF.

Bernd Alheit

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Look at the default value of the field.

Nesa Nurani

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If you can’t type a new value into the field, it’s probably set to Read Only.
Open the field properties, go to the General tab, and uncheck Read Only.

If you can type a new value, but it keeps changing back to 300, the field is likely controlled by a calculation.
Find the calculation/script that sets the value and change 300 to 400.

If needed, upload the file, and we can check it for you.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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Just to add on…

Read Only would affect you as a user/preview mode. The field also could be locked that would prevent you from changing the default value even while editing.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

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Can you upload the form?

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