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Subtraction in Simplified Notation keeps subtracting when inputting other field

  • March 31, 2024
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I used a simplified notation:

 

Field 1= E17-K19

Field 2= K19

Field 3= E21-K23

Field 4= K23

 

and when I input all the other fields, Field 1 and Field 3 just keeps subtracting from the amount minus from fields 2 & 4 respectively. How can I stop them from subtracting repetitively while I input data from other fields? I just want them to subtract once. Is there a problem on my set calculation order?

 

Please help me. Thank you! Adobe acrobat

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    Thom Parker
    Thom Parker
    Community Expert
    March 31, 2024

    You need to provide complete information when posting questions. 

    In this case, how are Field 1-3 related to the "E" and "K" fields?  

     

    Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
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    Jeka36435325difeAuthor
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    March 31, 2024

    E17=   -> (in Simplified Notation) E17-K19 

    K19=  ->K19

    E21=  -> (in Simplified Notation) E21-K23

    K23=  -> K23

     

    I am sorry for the confusion.

    How can I stop them from subtracting repetitively while I input data from other fields? I just want them to subtract once. Is there a problem on my set calculation order?

    Thom Parker
    Thom Parker
    Community Expert
    March 31, 2024

    Yes, there is a huge problem with the calculations.  

    Lets walk through the sequence of actions for the E17 calculations.

    1. User enters the value 3 into K19.

    2. This triggers the calculation script on E17.

    3. At this point lets say that E17 is 0, so the result is -3. 

    4. Now the user clicks on a checkbox somewhere else on the form.

    5. This also triggers the calculation script on E17.

    6. Since E17 is -3, the new result is -6.

    7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 everytime any field on the form is changed. 

     

        

    Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
    Bernd Alheit
    Bernd Alheit
    Community Expert
    March 31, 2024

    Looks like your other issue.

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