Drop down menu percentage calculation

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December 31, 2024
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I tried looking at previous examples of this but my javascript is pretty limited so I'm still a little confused. I want to calculate specific fields for a cumulative value of 100%. For example 6 fields at roughly 16.6%. I want to execute this via a drop down menu and have it populated cumulatively as each of the 6 fields is selected...so if only one field is selected, the cumulative value would be only 16.6%, if two fields, then it would be 2x16.6% etc. I attached an image of how each of the six fields would be setup.

PDF Automation Station

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Your question is very confusing. Where does the result go? In a text field? Is it 6 separate dropdowns like the one pictured that feeds the result?

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semaj2024Author

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Thanks for quick response; so yes, it is 6 seperate dropdowns that feed the result. And the result is a seperate text field under the category "% complete". I want the result text field to accumulatively calculate each one of the dropdowns as they are completed.

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Use @Thom Parker 's solution. You can leave "Select" if you want but make that 0 export value as well. Also, check "Commit selected value immediately" in the options tab of the dropdowns so the results will appear as soon as a selection is made instead of on a blur event (leaving the field).