Question:

I have created a Form and I am looking to make it more intuitive. Ideally, when a selection is made in say a radio button, other fields are automatically completed, based on the initial selection. I am guessing that I might need some JavaScript, but have no idea where to start. If anyone could point in the right direction, would really appreciate.

-Dave Jones, from the [PDF] list on PDFzone.com

Answers:

Yes, you will need JavaScript. There are some sample PDF forms on the Acrobat CD. There is JavaScript help PDF in Acrobat Help also. You should refer to that.

Also, you can do a Google search on "PDF JavaScript automatically complete field" and you'll find heaps of sample code.

-Alun Greenhouse, from the [PDF] list on PDFzone.com

Check out John Deubert's new book on Amazon called "Extending Acrobat Forms with Javascript.” It is pretty easy to understand and use with scripts you can transcribe into your document. John also has numerous example files at his website for book purchasers to use as exercises or cannibalize for their own needs.

-C. Scott Miller, from the [PDF] list on PDFzone.com

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