Needing script

[treg_9435]

I'm working on a fillable form in Adobe and need assistance with a dynamic text box. The text box should populate based on a dropdown selection, with a specific criteria that varies depending on a secondary dropdown selection. I'm having trouble developing the script to achieve this functionality and would appreciate any guidance or support.

[PDF Automation Station]

Enter the following custom calculation script in the text field, changing the field names and values to the actual field names and values:

if(this.getField("Dropdown1").value=="valueA" && this.getField("Dropdown2").value=="valueB")

{event.value="valueC";}

else

{event.value="";}

[treg_9435]

Thank you. Just so I understand, I would put what I want valueC to be inside {event.value="";} correct?

[PDF Automation Station]

No.  That line gives the field no value if the conditions are not met.  You would replace valueC with what you want the value to be.

[treg_9435]

Also I have one dropdown that says something seperate and after putting this in, neither will populate.

[try67]

Check the Console for error messages. You probably entered some field name incorrectly.

[treg_9435]

I am new to writing script. This is what I have minus the suggestion from up top. Would using this format mess it up?

var f = this.getField("Text5");
if(event.value == "MPI")
f.value = "2. Leaders are responsible for issue and withdrawal of credentials are to report the name, SSN, DOB and credential number for individuals who have had credentials issued or withdrawn within 5 days of the issue or withdrawal. Please list date of withdrawal not the date of destruction. Withdrawal message must state the reason. Please list the date credential was issued if different from the date on the message.";
else if(event.value == "MWD")
f.value = "2. ***PLEASE NOTE*** this message is not to be given to the individual listed above. It is for official use only.";
else if(event.value == "PSD")
f.value = "2. The point of contact for this memorandum is below;
else if(event.value == "DACP")
f.value = "2. Your  inquiry has been processed in accordance with AR 190-56 paragraph 2- 4(b), for employment security screening procedures.";
else if(event.value == "DASG")
f.value = "2. Your  inquiry has been processed in accordance with AR 190-56 paragraph 2- 4(b), for employment security screening procedures.";
else if(event.value == "SAM")
f.value = "2. Your  inquiry has been processed in accordance with AR 195-3 paragraph 2-6b(3), for employment security screening procedures.";
else if(event.value == "PCF")
f.value = "2. Your inquiry has been processed in accordance with AR 600-62 paragraph 3-1 (b), for initial processing into Personnel Control Facility.";
else

[try67]

If the is set to the Date format then you can't apply any value to it that doesn't match that format, so yes, that code would cause an issue. Like I said, change its Format to None and try it again.

[treg_9435]

All the formats are set at none and still nothing. To me it seems like there is an issue because I have "MPI" specifing text despite what the Dropdown5 says.  

[PDF Automation Station]

What your response meant for this thread?

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/trying-to-overcome-a-javascript-error-in-pdf/m-p/...

[PDF Automation Station]

Your script has at least one error.  Your are missing a closing quote after the "PSD" condition.  Where is the script located (field, calculation/validation, etc.)?

[treg_9435]

I do have the closing quote but accidently deleted it will putting it on here. Everything is located under the validation for the "Billet#0" box

[PDF Automation Station]

You need a line of code after the last word else.  I put event.value=""; and it worked for me.