Building Multiple If Statements to Show a Field or Change Message Text

[kristit44138439]

Hi All,

I'm fairly new to javascript. I've been working my way up more complex combinations, but I can't seem to figure this one out. I'm trying to get the results of two sets of radio buttons to determine whether multiple fields are shown and which message comes up when clicking the submit button.

If button 1 = yes and button 2 = yes, I need to show fields 3, 4, 5.

If button 1 = yes and button 2 = no, I need to show field 6.

If button 1 = no and button 2 = no, I don't show any fields.

I've been at this all day and unable to write the script that works. PLEASE Help!

[try67]

What if one, or both, of the fields don't have any value selected at all?

What if 1 = no and 2 = yes?

[kristit44138439]

Great question! They are both required fields. I wouldn't want any action until both were filled out. Fields 3-6 are all hidden by default. I'm not sure if I should be putting this script in the calculation of each field I want to show or hide, or run it based an a mouse up of field 2.

[kristit44138439]

If 1=no and 2=yes, I don't need to show any fields.

As a side note: your responses on other posts have been incredibly helpful as I learn to write this on my own. Very well written.

[try67]

It's important to understand that the "required" property only comes into play when the file is submitted. The fact they are required doesn't mean that they can't be blank, and it's good practice to take all possible combinations into consideration.

What are the actual names of all the fields involved in this?

[kristit44138439]

Understood on that required piece - thank you!

Field names and values are below, along with the combinations.

"LendingLimit" value = Yes + "LoanAmount" value = UW : Nothing to show

"LendingLimit" value = Yes + "LoanAmount" value = NoUW: Nothing to show

"LendingLimit" value = No + "LoanAmount" value = UW : Show "UW_Verify"

"LendingLimit" value = No + "LoanAmount" value = NoUW: Show "Signature_Text" and "Signature_Box"

[try67 · Accepted solution]

OK. I would do it using a hidden text field's custom calculation event, and this code:

this.getField("UW_Verify").display = display.hidden;
this.getField("Signature_Text").display = display.hidden;
this.getField("Signature_Box").display = display.hidden;
var v1 = this.getField("LendingLimit").valueAsString;
var v2 = this.getField("LoanAmount").valueAsString;
if (v1=="No" && v2=="UW") {
    this.getField("UW_Verify").display = display.visible;
}
if (v1=="No" && v2=="NoUW") {
    this.getField("Signature_Text").display = display.visible;
    this.getField("Signature_Box").display = display.visible;
}

[kristit44138439]

Has anyone told you today yet that you are AMAZING?!

That works perfectly. Thank you so much. Any recommendation for education for a noob like myself? I'd like to get in a class for this.

[try67]

Thanks, that's nice to hear!

Here are a couple of good resources about JavaScript in general and in Acrobat in particular:

General JS tutorial (note that only the core syntax applies to Acrobat, though): JavaScript Tutorial

Homepage for Acrobat JavaScript development, including a link to the full API: Adobe - Acrobat Developer Center | Adobe Developer Connection

Free tutorials about Acrobat in general, including many JS related ones: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/

A paid-for website with tutorials about Acrobat JavaScript (not related to me): http://www.pdfscripting.com/

My humble web-site with many tools for Acrobat (mostly paid-for, some free): Custom-made Adobe Scripts