Text Form Field Values

[Angel]

HELP!!!! I'm sure this is something simplistic for your "pro's", but I sure
ain't get'n the right syntax figured out on this one.

I am creating a protected form for which obviously contains a number of Text
Form Fields. I am ATTEMPTING to ask the user - upon entry to a particular
field - for the data. Once data is obatained, it should not only fill the
current field for which it is being asked, but also be passed on to another
text field in the form (so to save them entry time etc.). I have read on the
Fill-In and Ask field codes, but I apparently just ain't get'n it.

Your expertise is very much appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[Peter_A_M (NL)]

As far as I'm aware of this is not a specific programming question. Maybe
that's the reason you didn't get an answer so far.

Although I'm not really experienced as to the use of this type of fields, I
think you're on your way.
From Word Help I deduct:

you should use the ASK field, e.g. { ASK CurrentRate "Enter the current
lending rate:" }; the given answer is saved in the bookmark CurrentRate;

to show the content of the CurrentRate bookmark anywhere in your text, you
should use the REF field, e.g. { REF CurrentRate } (see Word Help for the
details).


I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Peter

 

[Angel]

Thank you for your response Peter. I think I have been doing all of that
routine correctly. My problem is - WHEN does the user get prompted (asked)
the question?
I seem to get aske as soon as I create the code, but in opening the form in
a NEW instance it never comes up. *shrugging* Is this not "do-able" in a
protected form?

 

[Peter_A_M (NL)]

The protected form might be the problem, I'm not sure!
Generally speaking, I think it is the case that you should select one or
more fields and then update them (e.g. manually by pressing F9 or while
printing, merging etc.).

I'm afraid that I haven't got anymore suggestions!
Regards,
Peter