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pevenden
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June 3, 2020
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check box equals a value in form when checked

  • June 3, 2020
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I am creating a form that adds amounts for a total. I want to create a check box (BOX1), that when checked, puts a specific dollar amount in another text box  (#4) which is then added to other amounts to create a total for purchase. 

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Correct answer Thom Parker

right now the script is in the actions/run javascript in Box1 and the data in box4 is read only.


You mean that the script is on a MouseUp "run a JavaScript" on the Box1 checkbox?

Ok, then the script should look like this:

 

if (event.target.isBoxChecked(0))
      this.getField("BOX4").value = 4; 
else
      this.getField("BOX4").value = 0;

 

 

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BarlaeDC
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BarlaeDCCommunity Expert
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June 3, 2020

Hi,

Something like this should work for the checkbox part :

if (this.getField("BOX1").isBoxChecked(0)){
this.getField("BOX4").value = 4; // dollar amount
}

 

Then you can just calculate the fields as normal,

 

see here for more information - https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat/field-calculation/td-p/10314382?page=1

 

Regards

Malcolm

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pevendenAuthor
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June 3, 2020

That works great.. thanks... however, if i 'uncheck' the box the amount stays in Box4.... do i need another script that says if uncheck, value is '0' ?

 

where does one find these scripts or how to make them? is there a list somewhere?

doug815
doug815
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November 5, 2022

It looks like you want the amounts associated with all check boxes added up? If this is true, then the solution provided on this thread is not suitable.

 

Instead, set the export value of all the check boxes to the associated amount. Then use the sum function on the Total field to add the checkboxes.  And be sure to delete all of the MouseUp scripts. This is critical. Get rid of those scripts. 

 

You can read more about checkboxes on PDF here:

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Checkboxes-and-Radio-Buttons.cfm

 

 

 

 


ok Thanks for the note and the guidance, Let me check things out.  IM a novice when it comes to javascripting.  One thing I did neglect to add is the last 3 are like add ons to the selections above one or more apply.  The top selections are pick one and the bottom 3 are potential ad ons. Let me see how I do. Thanks Doug

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