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How to have a checkbox automatically populate other specific boxes.

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October 8, 2024
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Hi

I am new to creating forms but I am trying to edit a form we currently use so that if I check that specific box then certain boxes (yes boxes on the form) will automatically check when the first box at top of form is checked. Would this be possible

For example the box at the top is all clear and if that one is checked yes then all other yes boxes to be checked automatically.

Thank you for any help.

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John T Smith

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Lilibeth35161495uei5Author

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Hi

I am new to creating forms but I am trying to edit a form we currently use so that if I check that specific box then certain boxes (yes boxes on the form) will automatically check when the first box at top of form is checked. Would this be possible

For example the box at the top is all clear and if that one is checked yes then all other yes boxes to be checked automatically.

Thank you for any help.

PDF Automation Station

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Copy the check box fields so they have the same name same export value. You can copy the fields in form editing mode by selecting the field, then pressing Ctrl + c (copy), the Ctrl +v (paste).

Nesa Nurani

Community Expert

OK. You won't be able to copy the fields as a described. They need to have different names. What is the export value of the Yes boxes, "Yes"? If so, create Mouse Up action in the Actions tab of the AllClear check box, and select "Run a JavaScript". Then enter the following script:

if(event.target.value=="Yes")

{

this.getField("Checkbox 1").value="Yes";

this.getField("Checkbox 2").value = "Yes;

//etc.

}

Replace Checkbox 1 and Checkbox 2 with the actual field names.

If not sure about export values, it is better to check that checkbox is not "Off" or use 'isBoxChecked()'

if(event.target.value != "Off")

if(event.target.isBoxChecked(0))

and to check checkbox you can use

this.getField("Checkbox 1").checkThisBox(0,true);

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