Can a global variable be used in a text object ?

[aufer]

Can a global variable ( defined in Form Properties ) be used as part of a text object ?

I am creating a PDF document (using LiveCycle ES ) that can be used by multiple departments.

In LiveCycle Designer, I created an XDP with multiple pages.

• The form includes a variable varDepartment that I set to the respective department
• I then cut individualized PDFs for each department ( not all pages apply to all departments ) & change the department variable.
• I would like to have the Title of each page to include the department e.g. Survey Finance department (Page: Main)
  There are 10+ pages, each different.

Is this possible ?

Thanks for your help

Aubrey

[Magus069]

Yes, once you have assigned the value you want to assign it, use the property value to get the result...

Variable : varDepartment

Value : Human Resources

xfa.host.messageBox(varDepartment.value);

[jnicholas330]

This can be done with a floating field. Insert a floating field in your text and set the generated field to use a calculation script. Then set the calculation script to reference the form variable.

[aufer]

Thanks Magus069,

I am trying to avoid writing any code. Just place it the text - Something like "Survery {varDepartment} department"

Aubrey

[aufer]

Thanksjnicholas330,

I am trying to avoid writing any code. Just place it the text - Something like "Survery {varDepartment} department".

Also, I cannot find a floating field object - I am using Adobe Pro 9 with the included LiveCycle Designer 8.2 ES

Aubrey

[Magus069]

Here is a video on how you can make your floating fields

Using Floating Fields in Adobe LiveCycle Designer ES 4® - YouTube