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javascript to select field from dropdown list?

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August 2, 2017
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asking if a javascript can be written to unhide and select a field based on a selection from a dropdown list?

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Correct answer try67

I used the following code:

Var otherField = this.getField(“2nd Lock Template”);

If (event.value==”Other (Complete Below)” {

otherField.readonly = false

otherField.setFocus();}

else

otherField.readonly = true

otherField.value = “”;}

Is there any way I can keep “2nd Lock Template” hidden and unhide in this code?

Thanks

Tom

Yes, by using this code:

var otherField = this.getField("2nd Lock Template"); 
if (event.value=="Other (Complete Below)") { 
    otherField.display = display.visible;
    otherField.readonly = false; 
    otherField.setFocus(); 
} else { 
    otherField.display = display.hidden;
    otherField.readonly = true; 
    otherField.value = ""; 
}

By the way, I noticed that in your code there are various problems. Do not use Word for editing code! Only use a plain-text editor, like Notepad.

try67

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JavaScript can "unhide" a field, yes, but I'm not sure what you mean by "select" it... Please clarify.

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I have several dropdown lists on my form, for some of the selections I would like to have another field unhide so the operator can type in some information. However most of the answers do not require operator information so I don’t want the hidden field to show if those answers are selected.