Attached file indicator checkbox

[Geckoz100]

Hello,

I have been trying to script a checkbox to get checked whenever a file is attached to the PDF, whether by using buttons that perform the function, or if the user uses the paper clip icon in the left-side toolbar.  This is my checkbox:

The script in my checkbox is in the layout:ready event:

if (event.target.dataObjects) {
  this.rawValue = "1";
}
else {
  this.rawValue = "0";
}

The problem is, the script doesn't fire until I make a selection on a drop-down somewhere else in the form.  What am I missing?

I have scripts in the Attach Files and Remove Files buttons that check/uncheck the box, but that doesn't help any if the user uses the toolbar.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Geckoz100]

Anyone out there that can help, please.....?

[Magus069]

Hi there,

I'd say you should put the script in the calculate event, and when you add or remove attachments, you call the event xfa.form.execCalculate();

Basically, the layout:ready won't execute unless the layout is modified

I hope this will help!

[Geckoz100]

Thanks for responding.  I'll give that a shot, but I'm not sure it'll address the issue of files being attached using the toolbar in the left-side panel.  Does any type of event get triggered by attaching a file that way?

[Magus069]

There is no such thing... my best bet would be that you remove the possibility to add attachments using the toolbar, or you create a button to "refresh" the form

[Geckoz100]

Good to know, thanks again!