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Multiplying a form field by a specific number.

New Here ,
Jan 08, 2019 Jan 08, 2019

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How do I multiply a numerical form field by a specific number that is not in a form field?  I have absolutely no experience with Javascript.  Please HELP!

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Community Expert , Jan 08, 2019 Jan 08, 2019

Let's say the first field is called Text1 and you want to multiply its value by 8 and show the result in Text2.

You can do it using this code as the custom calculation script of Text2:

event.value = Number(this.getField("Text1").valueAsString) * 8;

Also, see this tutorial: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-to-do-not-so-simple-form-calculations

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Jan 08, 2019 Jan 08, 2019

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Let's say the first field is called Text1 and you want to multiply its value by 8 and show the result in Text2.

You can do it using this code as the custom calculation script of Text2:

event.value = Number(this.getField("Text1").valueAsString) * 8;

Also, see this tutorial: https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-to-do-not-so-simple-form-calculations

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!  I appreciate it so much.

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 02, 2024 Mar 02, 2024

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Great answer! Thanks. If you're willing to add more, I was needing to know:

What additional script would I need if I want Text2 to be left blank and ONLY want something to show in Text2 if Text1 has input?

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Mar 02, 2024 Mar 02, 2024

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Use this:

if(this.getField("Text1").valueAsString === "")
event.value = "";
else
event.value = Number(this.getField("Text1").valueAsString) * 8;

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Mar 03, 2024 Mar 03, 2024

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Perfect! Thank you so much!!

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