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LLB1980
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May 1, 2020
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How can I use a checkbox export value to copy text field value (text1) into another text field?

  • May 1, 2020
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I have mutually exclusive checkboxes...one with export value of No, and the other with export value of Yes.

Nothing happens if no checkbox is selected - but if the Yes checkbox is selected, I want javascript that will copy the value of text1 into text2 and make text2 read-only.

If the yes box is un-checked, I want text 2 to be an editable text field again.

Can anyone help me? I've searched and modified few different scripts I found online, but nothing is working 100%.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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May 1, 2020

As the Mouse Up event of the check-box fields enter this code:

 

if (event.target.value=="Yes") {
	this.getField("text 2").value = this.getField("text 1").value;
	this.getField("text 2").readonly = true;
} else {
	this.getField("text 2").value = "";
	this.getField("text 2").readonly = false;
}

 

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LLB1980Author
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May 1, 2020

Thank you @Try67...when I use the code, I can see that something is happening because when I test and check the "Yes" checkbox, my field shading for text2 goes away, but the actual text from text1 is not showing?

Can you review and advise if I have an error - or another suggestion? Thank you!!

Here's the code (modifed yours with my actual field names):

 

//If person is rehire, copy rehire EEID to STN_EEID text field, and make Read-only
if (event.target.value=="Yes") {
	this.getField("STN_EEID").value = this.getField("Rehire_STN_EEID").value;
	this.getField("STN_EEID").readonly = true;
} else {
	this.getField("STN_EEID").value = "";
	this.getField("STN_EEID").readonly = false;
}

 

 

(note my checkbox is named "Rehire" - different name than text field).

try67
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try67Community Expert
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March 4, 2022

hi, try67

i am using exact code that you provided, it is in the Checkbox field, MouseUp and Run a Java Script. I would like copy Name1 to Name2 when the Checkbox is clicked ( the Export value is "Yes"). My problem is after i entered value in the Name1, clicked the Checkbox, nothing populated. it doesn't seem to recognize the value of the Checkbox. Appreciate your help. 


Double-check the field names, and also the JS Console for error messages.

If you can't see any errors, share the file for further help.

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