Javascript for Drop down menus

[Tahya5F84]

Hi all, I would like some help with a Javascript. I am trying to create drop down menus that when a category is selected from the first drop down menu, the second drop down menu will auto-populate with options relating to that category. For example:

I would like my first drop down menu to have 2 options, first one being 'Material Classifications' and the second being 'Machine Classifications'

When 'Material Classifications' is selected from the first drop down menu, I would like the second drop down menu to auto populate with the following:

Fuel - Diesel

Fuel - ULP

Lubrication - Fluid

Lubrication - Grease
Lubrication - Oil

Coolant

Surface Coating - Acid

Surface Coating - Paint

Surface Coating - Solvent

Gases - Acetylene

Gases - Argon

Gases - Nitrogen

Gases - Oxygen

Gases - Refrigerant

Gases - Argoshield (Ar, O, Co2)

Electrodes - E308

Electrodes - E410

Electrodes - E7018

Electrodes - E71T

Electrodes - ENi-CL

Electrodes - ER5154

Electrodes - ER70S

Electrodes - Paste/Powder

No Category

When 'Machine Classifications' is selected from the first drop down menu, I would like the second drop down menu to auto populate with the following:

Bus

Car

Light Goods Vehicle <3.5T

Medium Goods Vehicle 3.5 - 12T

Heavy Goods Vehicle 12-15T

Very Heavy Goods Vehicle >25

Miscellaneous

Road Grader

Off Highway Truck

Roller/Compactor

Scraper

Stationary Large Engines >450KW

Stationary Small Engines <450KW

Track Loaders with bucket

Bulldozer

Wheeled Dozer

Wheeled Loader

Tractor

No Category

I am using Adobe Acrobat X Pro. I am familar with javascript but still would consider myself a beginner. I thought I had the correct Javascript but no luck. Any one able to provide me with steps & javascript for the above? TIA.

[Asim123]

Do you have code we can help you with? Or do you want someone to write code for you?

if it's second case I could do it for a fee, if you'r interested send me PM.

[Tahya5F84]

Hi, thanks for your reply. I am working on a form for my work and didn't realise javascript was usually issued for a fee. I have previously used and sourced javascript for other areas of work, so I would like to learn myself if possible but thank you for the offer.

[Tahya5F84]

I did have a code I was working on and felt I was getting really close to acheiving what I wanted, I will try go back and find the code I was working with and see if that helps. Maybe someone could point out where I was going wrong 🙂 Thanks again for your reply

[Asim123]

But you still didn't post any code for people to help you. 

[Tahya5F84]

Yes, it was last week I had the code I was working on. Will post when I retrieve it

[try67]

You can use this (paid-for) tool I've developed to achieve it, without having to write any code:

http://try67.blogspot.com/2012/09/acrobat-create-dependent-dropdowns.html

[Tahya5F84]

Hello, thank you for your reply.

I am working on these drop down menus as part of my job, so I was hoping to source one via feedback and help from others rather than paying. I wasn't really aware javascript was something you needed to purchase. I hoped to had figured it out myself but couldn't seem to get the code I was using to work. Perhaps I could post the code I was working on and someone may be able to advise where I was going wrong. Thanks for your time.

[Asim123]

"I am working on these drop down menus as part of my job"

So you will get paid for thing we make you, and thats fair for you?

If I spend few hours making code for you and not get paid thats fair for you?

Would you like if your boss tell you you won't get paid for your job?

[Tahya5F84]

Seems I have offended you. Apologies for that as that was not my intention.

I was unaware it took hours to create codes, and also wasn't aware people sell codes for purchase either.

I have previously researched and created simple javascript codes that have worked, I just had a little trouble with this one hence why I asked for some help. I am confident I will be able to acheive what I would like to without having to pay so thank you for your offer.

[Bernd Alheit]

One sample file:

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:5090d8cf-0afc-4613-8d5c-a04011c77184 

[Tahya5F84]

Hello, thanks for your reply.

I found your sample file interesting in the way it explains dependent lists, and it looks how I would like my form to operate. However, I am still unsure how to implement it into my form.

Thank you for your information.

[Nesa Nurani]

Here is working file with codes. Test it and let me know if you need additional help.

PDF 

[Tahya5F84]

Thank you 🙂

[Tahya5F84]

Greatful that I have had a kind person help me acheive the result I was after. Thank you all for your help