How do I associate a checkbox response to a specific part of my form?

[M_Campbell]

I've created a form that depends on the employee classification to determine which column is used to fill in the information to be submitted to payroll.  Using global field definitions, I've created a second form duplicating the information from the first form to populate the fields of the second form.

What my boss wants to know is there anyway to associate the checkboxes to the appropriate columns?

I'm not sure even how to word it so I can search the Help.

Thanks.

[Former Community Member]

Not sure I follow ....the checkboxes are getting duplicated down below. Can you elaborate on teh effect that you want?

Paul

[M_Campbell]

If I select the "Classified" checkbox, I want to be directed to the "Classified Hours" column. From there I would enter the data and go to the next field down using arrow keys to navigate rather than having to tab through the entire form.  Same thing if I select the "Certificated" checkbox, I want to be directed to the start of the "Certificated Days" column.

Does that explain it more clearly?

Marlana

[Former Community Member]

Ok I think I understand. I would check the value of the checkbox on its change event and then if it is set on then reposition th ecursor to the desired field. Something like this (using javascript):

if

(this.rawValue == 1){

     xfa.host.setFocus("Table1.Row.CertificatedDays0");

}

This code woudl be on the Certified checkbox. The same coudl woudl be on the Classified checkbox but the target for the SetFocus would go to the Classified field:

if

(this.rawValue == 1){

      xfa.host.setFocus("Table1.Row.ClassifiedHours0");

}

If the user unchecks the checkbox then nothing will be done.

Hope that helps

Paul

[M_Campbell]

I'm a newbie at this.  Is the formula below Java? (sorry)

Marlana

[M_Campbell]

Okay.  I see where it's Java.  Will the Java script impact the global field bindings I'm using to duplicate the information elsewhere?

Thanks.

[Former Community Member]

Its Javascript and no it will have no effect on the global binding property.

paul

[M_Campbell]

I selected "enter" in the Show window, JavaScript for the language, and Client in the Run window.  I copied and pasted the formulas into the script editor starting with the if.  I went to the preview mode and madea selection and nothing happened.  I was expecting the cursor to go to the selected column.

What did I do wrong?

Thanks.

[Former Community Member · Accepted solution]

Don't put it on enter ...put it on change. When the enter event happens the value of the checkbox is not set so the code to put your cursor in the field is not executing.

Paul.

[M_Campbell]

Thank you very much. It works great.  I appreciate all your assistance.