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Count fields with specific text

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May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024

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I have a column of 15 rows of fields. The fields are named comp# (1-15). I want to count all of the fields with either CI, FO, L, or NS.  I have the code below, but I don't know how to incorporate the other 3 options.

 

var total = "";
for (var i=1; i<=15; i++) {
if (this.getField("comp"+i).valueAsString == "CI") total++;
}
event.value = total;
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Community Expert , May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024

Use this:

var total = 0;
for (var i=1; i<=15; i++) {
var f = this.getField("comp"+i).valueAsString;
if (f == "CI" || f == "FO" || f == "L" || f == "NS") total++;}
event.value = total;

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May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024

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Use this:

var total = 0;
for (var i=1; i<=15; i++) {
var f = this.getField("comp"+i).valueAsString;
if (f == "CI" || f == "FO" || f == "L" || f == "NS") total++;}
event.value = total;

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May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024

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Thanks!

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May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024

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Sorry, 1 more question. How do I create a custom validation for this field to make sure the person only enters 1 of the 4 valid options.  Otherwise, the count would be incorrect.  I would like a popup of the error and for the incorrect value to be removed.  I've tried: 

var f = this.getField("comp1").value;
if (f != "CI" || f != "FO" || f != "L" || f != "NS" || f != "")
event.value = app.alert("Invalid entry. Enter a valid code from the options listed below");

 

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Sorry, I figured it out. 

event.rc = true;
if (event.value != "" && event.value != "CI" && event.value != "FO" && event.value != "L" && event.value != "NS")
{
    app.alert("Invalid entry. Enter a valid code from the options listed below.");
    event.rc = false;
}

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