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cmvarga5
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June 21, 2023
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Need to add condition to a checkbox that links to another page (PDF)

  • June 21, 2023
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I used the Acrobat generic function to link another page to a checkbox when clicked. However, if I need to uncheck that box, it will still take me to that page. Is there a way to code this so that if I deselect the checkbox, it stays put on that same page?

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    Correct answer Nesa Nurani

     

    if (event.target.value != "Off"){
this.pageNum = 0;
}

     

    Just replace 0 with the page number you wish to link, keep in mind pages start from 0, so first page is 0, second is 1...etc if you wish to link to page 5 replace 0 with 4.

    This will work if that page is in the same file (not another file).

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    Nesa Nurani
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    Nesa NuraniCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 21, 2023

    Yes, use script only if checkbox is checked.

    if (event.target.value != "Off"){
//put your script here
}
    try67
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    try67Community Expert
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    June 22, 2023

    But linking to a specific page of another file using a script is very tricky, and requires embedding a script in the target file. I think they meant they used the built-in "Go to a page view" command, which can't be combined with a script. You either do it one way, or the other.

    A better solution is not to use a check-box for this kind of thing, but a button.

    cmvarga5
    cmvarga5Author
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    June 22, 2023

    Thank you! I think my request is a little too complicated. I might as well not link to any other page and have the applicant go over to that page themselves.

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