Connecting two dropdown lists using forms in Acrobat DC.

[dltravieso0615]

I am completely new to making forms and Javascripts. Someone else asked a similar question and the reply is not available.

I work at a university in Japan that is recruiting new students from other countries, yet expects them to fill out a form that is completely in Japanese. As the sole English-speaker, I want to make filling out the form as easy as possible. There are two fields where prospective students must choose a (1) "Desired School" and a (2) "Desired Department." If a prospective student wants to study in a certain school, they must choose a specific department within that school.

I know from learning Basic this requires an "if...then" entry, that may look something like "if A then A1, A2, A3..." or "if B then B1, B2, B3..." and so forth. Unfortunately, I don't know how this works with Javascript.

Help please.

[Amal.]

Hi Dltravies

Hope you are doing well and sorry for the trouble. As described you want to connect two dropdown list using forms in Acrobat DC.

The workflow you are trying to achieve is possible using the JavaScript. For more information please check the help page https://www.adobe.com/content/dam/acom/en/devnet/acrobat/pdfs/js_developer_guide.pdf

Hope this information will help

Regards

Amal

[ls_rbls]

Employing JavaScript with Dependent dropdown menus or listboxes is not a trivial task, specifically for a beginner in Acrobat JavaScript.

Your best bet in this case is to hire a  developer that can help you with this project.

[dltravieso0615]

Hello!

I used to be a teacher for this school. Whenever I asked for supplies for my classroom, they suggested I go to Japan's version of the Dollar Store. So I want to learn and become an in-house developer.

Do you have any suggestions on where to start?

Thank you so much for responding.

DL

[ls_rbls]

++In addition to all the great suggestions,

Are you interested in getting trained in Acrobat JavaScript  in a classroom setting? Looking for online courses or distant learning ? self-paced coursewear?

[dltravieso0615]

Yes!

[dltravieso0615]

I would like self-paced courseware.

[Bernd Alheit]

One sample:

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:5090d8cf-0afc-4613-8d5c-a04011c77184 

[Nesa Nurani]

You need to use 'setItems()' to populate second dropdown field.

This is basic script how to do it ( there is plenty of those on this forum if you look for it)

you adapt script to your needs, it's used as 'Validation' of first dropdown field:

if(event.value == "A")
this.getField("Dropdown2").setItems(["A1","A2","A3"]);
else if(event.value == "B")
this.getField("Dropdown2").setItems(["B1","B2","B3"]);
else this.getField("Dropdown2").clearItems();