Cannot set Skillbuilder SuperLOV value

Question

Hello,
i have a superlov item, P1_CODE which i am trying to set it's value from javascript.
$s('P1_CODE', 'AA.001');
The Enterable field is set to Enterable - Not restricted to LOV but i cannot set the field as it remains null. I can select from the popup list or enter directly a value.
If i use the same code on a e.g. TextBox it works fine.
I'm using Apex 4.2.3 and SuperLOV 2.0.2
Teo
Thank you.

Answer 1

It does work. Don't forget that the superlov is built as a fieldset which contains a hidden item ( = return value) and the text item ( = display value). Calling either $s or apex.item.setValue with one value will set the return value of the item.
JavaScript APIs: apex.item.setValue
JavaScript APIs: $s
$s(pNd, pValue, pDisplayValue, pSuppressChangeEvent)
You can see it working as expected by inspecting the html. When you want to set the display value as well as the return value, then simply provide a third parameter.
eg
$s("P18_SLOV", "JAMES", "7900")
Now, also be aware that the superlov has some interesting methods available, as seen in the documentation:
The getValuesByReturn and setValuesByReturn methods can be used to programmatically fetch return values and set the item using the return values. getValuesByReturn will return a JSON object with the results from the fetch. setValuesByReturn goes a step further using the return values to set the display and return values for the item. Example(s):
$('#P1_ITEM_NAME').apex_super_lov('getValuesByReturn', '101');
$('#P1_ITEM_NAME').apex_super_lov('setValuesByReturn', '999');