Can't access domino field in javascript
I am trying to access a domino field in javascript, but it's not working, I keep getting the error in Internet Explorer 7 that it's "null or not an object". I tried to make a simple example where I just display the value (see code below). I have checked the "Create HTML for all fields" option and even put in Edit mode to check if that was the problem.
<script language="Javascript" type="text/javascript">
document.write(document.forms[0].CourseType.value)
</script>
Make sure that the field has the Id set on the HTML properties tab. The Id should be the same as the field's name.
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To sjef_bosman: CourseType is a dialog list field. The documents are created in the Notes client and viewed (by most users) in the browser.
As the document has already been saved, I think the field should be there when document.write is evaluated.
To Bill_Hanson: I have set the id now on the HTML properties tab and it still doesn't work.
To CRAK: The field looks like this in the HTML: <input name="CourseType" type="hidden" value="Intro programme">
But it appears after my JavaScript, so this might be the problem. But why is it like this when the CourseType field is at the top of the form and the JavaScript code in the bottom?
As the document has already been saved, I think the field should be there when document.write is evaluated.
To Bill_Hanson: I have set the id now on the HTML properties tab and it still doesn't work.
To CRAK: The field looks like this in the HTML: <input name="CourseType" type="hidden" value="Intro programme">
But it appears after my JavaScript, so this might be the problem. But why is it like this when the CourseType field is at the top of the form and the JavaScript code in the bottom?
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All of you, thanks for your trying to help me with this problem. I have now chosen a different solution, where I use Computed Text instead of JavaScript.
I still find it strange that passthru HTML with JavaScript placed at the bottom of the form appears before a hidden field placed at the top of the form, but never mind.
I still find it strange that passthru HTML with JavaScript placed at the bottom of the form appears before a hidden field placed at the top of the form, but never mind.
2) Why document.write()? It is evaluated directly when the page is loaded, and at that time the value of CourseType is probably empty. Better use the alert() functuon, or add some button with an alert.