there's always a way -- i think i stumbled across a solution (a 'workaround' really) -- it's late here so i'll attempt the solution tomorrow..fingers crossed

OK >> I solved it... SOLVED!!!!!The video indicates that you have HIGHLIGHT Fields setting active in Adobe Acrobat Pro/Reader - if you switch this off you will get the behaviour you expect. I'm not sure you will be in love with this solution (as it is difficult to ensure other users will switch off ...

Using your form >> I've put the "correct" code in the field and it works fine for me. No need to mess with the XML source.DESIGN VIEWPREVIEW MODEI'll post the form back here for you to use >> all the best..https://www.dropbox.com/s/1q4s9k7ggdgfyhe/Name_Color%2000.pdf?dl=0

use "Number Fields" from the object pallette (NOT text fields) - amend settings in Patterns > "allow zero" + set "currency{}" as data format.deleting field value will produce this display value "$0.00" and NOT " " [AKA 'empty field']

my guess is that the error relates to incorrent SOM path referencing.try this..script to be placed in target field ('Name') on the [initilize] eventthis.fillColor = "0,200,0"; // green

Great news - progress is very much about incremental steps -- my understanding is little more than a function of the knowledge of others. Niall has been very generous in providing so many 'worked examples' for LC Designer practioners - visit his website, download some forms and your capabilities wil...

I have fixed it for you - YAY https://www.dropbox.com/s/zbt89nxk6zv0uq2/EQUALIZERx%289-15%29v2%20data%20ADDED%2001%20DONE.pdf?dl=0I sympathize with your sentiment regarding MS EXCEL but, ultimately, LiveCycle (and the complex coding requirements) is the only way to deliver solutions that can't be me...

You probably need to run an 'if' statement (to cut out values below $25) AND THEN a 'for loop' to sum the remaining values >>If you can post a link your form, I'll have a crack at it for you..

Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!I can live with that - it's not ideal >> but at least I can cast it to one side now.Is there an easy to access, up-to-date, point of reference where i can read up on these Known Issues?I have a plethora of Adobe LiveCycle Designer Reference Documentation - I'm concern...

> this seemingly simple problem has been perplexing me forever..I understand how to change the txtField.fillColor to any value but NONE / no fill to further illustrate:BLACK IS: txtField.fillColor = "0,0,0"WHITE IS: txtField.fillColor = "255,255,255"but what is NONE or NO FILL?is there a different m...