Acrobat If, Else, Then statement

[markw60549560]

Hi 

I am new to PDF scripts and am trying to create one for a form, but getting a little confused with other examples.

Here is what I require.

1. Simple calculation Value 1 + Value 2 = Value 3 (This bit I can do 🙂 )

2. This is the bit I need help on.

   Value 3 will sit in Band, named A to I. So I need a script that displays the Band value 3 fits in?

example Value 3 = 10000.

Band A is up to 1000

Band B is between 1000 & 5000

Band C is between 5000 & 15000, 

so Value 3, sits in Band C, so I display a C

I hope this is clear?

Mark

[BarlaeDC · Accepted solution]

Hi, 

on the validate of the Value 3 you should be able to do something like 

var bandValue = "";
if ( event.value < 1000){
  bandValue = "A";
} else if (( event.value >= 1000) && ( event.value < 5000)){
  bandValue = "B";
} else if ((event.value >=5000) && ( event.value < 15000)){
  bandValue = "C";
} else {
  //catch all in case the value is not any of above
  bandValue = "ERROR"
}
// change "BandValue" to the name of your field.
this.getField("BandValue").value = bandValue;

[markw60549560]

Hi

Thank you for the help. This is great. Unfortunately, I just keep getting an error.

How does the code know it is working with Value 3?

Thanks

Mark

[try67]

Because it's associated with it via the event that it triggers.

What does the error you're getting say, exactly?

[markw60549560]

I just says error

Do i need to change all BandValues to Value D or just the last one?

Sorry, I really don't know what I am doing.

[try67]

Ah, the field itself says "ERROR", I see. Where did you place the code, exactly?

[markw60549560]

I put it in the custom script box, though it wont work now!

[try67]

It's the wrong field and the wrong event. Read the original reply more carefully.

[markw60549560]

Sorry.  I don't understand.

[try67]

To quote:

on the validate of the Value 3

[markw60549560]

I'm sorry. I'm a fool. Thank you for your help. It works now. 🙂