This is a video response to a question posted on this blog about automatically adding row labels. In it I demonstrate how to write the javascript and configure the table in a dynamic pdf.
Category: Adobe LiveCycle
Creating an Expanding Table that Calculates in Adobe LiveCycle ®
This video demonstrates using Adobe LiveCycle, JavaScript and FormCalc to create a flowing / expanding table that can calculate totals in the table footer.
Code used in this example:
JavaScript in the Expanding Table Buttons:
Add Button –
var rowNum = this.parent.parent.index +1;
this.parent.parent.instanceManager.addInstance(rowNum);
Del Button –
try
{
var rowNum = this.parent.parent.index;
this.parent.parent.instanceManager.removeInstance(rowNum);
}
catch(err)
{
app.alert(“The minimum number of rows is 1”);
}
FormCalc in the Calculate Event of the Totals Cell in Footer Row:
$.rawValue = Sum(Table1.Row1[*].Cell4);
Flattening a Form in Adobe LiveCycle
Here is a short video demonstrating the “Print to PDF” method for flattening dynamic forms at runtime. This allows users to fill in a form and then secure the form data from being changed or erased.
Static vs. Dynamic Forms in Adobe LiveCycle ®
In this tutorial I demonstrate and explain the differences between static and dynamic forms. I also emphasize how not understanding this key element can cause otherwise well designed forms to not work as they should.
Mandatory Fields in Adobe LiveCycle ®
How to design and implement mandatory fields at both design time and run time in Adobe LiveCycle.
Code used in this video:
if (this.rawValue==1)
{
this.parent.TextBox1.mandatory = “error”;
}
else
{
this.parent.TextBox1.mandatory = “disabled”;
}
//To make the Field optional change the above statement to: this.parent.TextField1.mandatory = “warning”;