Current Max Field in a Portal Form

Does anyone know what the max number of field you can have in portal form is?

Just wanted to follow up with my information. I had been using a work around for a while but another huge form came up. I was getting an Error 767 message trying to edit the form in IE, took your suggestion of using Netscape and it is working. Very slow, but working.
Thank you for the help, I should have tried it a long time ago instead of waiting for a need to arise again.

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Can anyone tell me if it is possible to set the focus to a particular field on a form which was created in Portal and is based on a PL/SQL procedure?
The form contains a mixture of field types and also takes parameters from another form and displyas them.
I have managed to set the focus on a form which is defined dirdctly in a PL/SQL procedure, using Javascript, but this doesn't seem to work for a Portal form.

Hi,
look at the discussion on May 25:th 2001, subject "How to get the cursor into a specific field", it might give you an idea.
To give you some hint right now:
In the "Additional PL/SQL Code" tab, "Before displaying the page", add following code:
htp.p('<BODY onLoad="document.forms[0].elements[6].focus();">');
forms[0] if you only have 1 form, and elements[the number of the item you want to be in focus]
I hope this could help you
/Sara

How to autopopulate fields in a portal form based on database procedure?

Dear gurus, I am a newbie to the portal world and i have a rather unique problem. I have searched online but still cant find a solution to my problem. I have a portal form (AS version 10.1.4) based on a db procedure that accepts only one parameter. The form has about 12 fields, two of which are combo boxes. Because of the relationship b/n combo box 1 and combo box 2 and the rest of the form fields, the user has to start out by selecting a value in combo box 1. This auto populates combo box 2 (based on the previous selection). However, when the user selects a value from the populated combo box 2, this is supposed to trigger an action to query the database and retrieve values for the remainder of the form fields and populate them accordingly.
I tried to use p_session.get and set values but discovered that one cannot do this with form fields that are based on a procedure. I could write javascript to call a database procedure but i am not sure how to pass the return values from the database back to the javascript routine and then populate the remaining fields accordingly.
HELP ME PLEASE!!!
Thanks

Hi Venkat, create a section (section control) for each set of columns you want to hide/reveal. Put your columns in that section. Then set a rule on the dropdown so that if dropdown = "this" then show "this" section.
cameron rautmann

How to seperate current page fields in a pdf form using javascript

Hi,
Is that possible to seperate current page fields(textbox, Chesckbox) in a pdf form using javascript.
I have coding to get all the fields in a pdf form. But i want to take CURRENT PAGE alone.
Please help me out.
Thanks and regards,
Christy

Hi try67,
Thanks for your support.
I got the result.
Thanks and Regards,
Christy

Default value from another table in dummy field on a portal form ..

A form based on a table :
id
name
xx_id
I created a dummyfield on the form in which i would like the
name corresponding to xx_id -> I would like to fetch a value
from another tabel into a dummy field.
thanx
Trine Hindsholm

I could do this task by creating the form manually - is there anyway I can modify the insert for a form created by the wizard?

Passing value from Portal Form as parameter to portal report

I have a portal form that I have created using the custom form layout editor to build/modify the display of the form. When I run the form and I have a record queried I would like to be able to click a link and pass the value of a field as a parameter to a portal report. For example, lets say I have a field on my portal form called assignment_id, and after I query a record assignment_id equals 1. I would like to use the value 1 from assignment_id as a parameter to a portal report. I am not sure how to reference the value of a form field, can this be done within the header, body or footer of the custom layout editor? Or can I somehow reference the value of a form field from the Additional PL/SQL Code section?
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Hi,
You can get the values of the variables from the session variables. Here is an example which gets the value of the field FLIGHT_NO and passes it on to a report.
While accessing the value of a field you should prefix it with "A_" (A_FLIGHT_NO)
declare
flightno number;
blk varchar2(10) := 'DEFAULT';
begin
flightno := p_session.get_value_as_varchar2(
p_block_name => blk,
p_attribute_name => 'A_FLIGHT_NO');
call('SJDEMO30.report1.show?p_arg_names=flightno&p_arg_values='||flightno);
end;
Thanks,
Sharmila

How to display links in a text-field in Portal forms?

In a database the content in a varchar2 field could include a link:
'Shortname <a ref="#" title="Full or long item name">Long name</a>'
In a Portal report this field is displayed like:
Shortname {color:#0000ff}_Long name_
{color}
where the last part is a link. When pointing to this link with the mouse, the full item name is displayed. If this field is displayed in a Portal form, however, it is displayed exactly as written first:
Shortname <a ref="#" title="Full or long item name">Long name</a>
Could anybody tell how this field could be displayed as a link in Portal forms? The field itself does not need to be updated, it serves as an identifier for trailing fields in the details of a MD-form. If the long name should be displayed in the field, you would need to scroll horizontal to see the other details.

Yes your point is clearer now. You wish to see an abridged form of a field data with the facility to see the full data when you hover on that data. just like what we see sometimes in hyperlinks.
Both of the methods I told you work to display a modified data value* (without modifying them in the databse) and I floated them after testing. Have used slightly different functionalities in some applications a while back.
To get the 'mouse hover' display, you may want to use the java-script event-handlers of the form elements.
Both methods work with the premise that we do not want to change field data in DB; only displayed-data needs to be different.
1. The idea to edit info using sql-queries or functions from default value attribute work is the main thing. how and what should we edit the data to produce is a plsql-coding problem. So for instance, for a data example like yours, the following works!
assumption: the desired field is LINKS and is a column in PORTAL.TBL_TEST_FORMLINKS
SELECT DECODE(LINKS, NULL,NULL,SUBSTR(LINKS,INSTR(LINKS,'>','1')+1, LENGTH(LINKS)-INSTR(LINKS,'<','2'))) FROM PORTAL.TBL_TEST_FORMLINKS
If you need a different output or have a different requirement, then the example should be sufficient to guide you how to help yourself.
2. The other case of javascript embedded html in an additional plsql code also works. One such example is this:
<pre>
BEGIN
HTP.PRINT('<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript1.1">
// find the element you want to edit first;
// hint: you may use this scheme and some basic jscript to extract the field LINKS : FORM_NAME.DEFAULT.LINKS.01
// now use javascript to get its value; treat it to fit your requirement; and equate it back to the LINKS element;
</SCRIPT>');
EXCEPTION
When Others THEN
null;
END;
</pre>
-- now follow my other instruction on FORM attributes in my second reply to see what you want to see.
these hints should be more than enough for anyone familiar with these technologies.
AMN

I am currently using FormsCentral to distribute a form created in Acrobat. I need to add an option to one of the drop down fields but do not want to re-distribute the form due to reporting purposes. How can I do this?

I am currently using FormsCentral to distribute a form created in Acrobat. I need to add an option to one of the drop down fields but do not want to re-distribute the form due to reporting purposes. How can I do this?

You can open the form in Acrobat, select "File > Save a Copy", open the copy you just saved (it doesn't happen automatically), edit the dropdown to add the new item, save as a new file, and then Reader-enable the file by selecting: File > Save As Other > Reader Extended PDF > Enable More Tools. The resulting PDF should work with FormsCentral just like the original.

How do I get a value from a portal form for a non database field ? HELP!!

I have a form based off of a table that I added a field to. The form is to allow the user to change abbreviation for a
department field ie. BIO to BIOL. for a biology department. I have a pl/sql procedure for validation using the custom option
on the update button to verify the user and update the data. I have tested to code at the sql prompt and it works.
They only difference between the prompt and the form is the non-database field new_dept_abbr was added to the
form. I don't know how to capture the value of the user input into a variable that can be used in the pl/sql.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have tried this approach
v_new_dept_abbr := p_session.get_value_as_varchar2(
p_block_name => 'default',
p_attribute_name => 'new_dept_abbr'
have tried using p_attribute_name as 'a_new_dept_abbr' but this does work and does not exist in the body of the form.
Have also tried setting the p_block_name to _session - still doesn't work.
Any ideas??
Thanks
Debbie Brennan

Thanks for the info. I tried that and it still doesn't pull the value. I have opened a TAR via metalink, but I'm not getting any
satisfactory answers. I ran across an note - 137172.1 that has this snippet of information in it.
Unfortunately, at this time (portal 3.0.7.6.2) , a non-table item cannot be
referenced in a plsql event handler, only in client side JavaScript code. This
is a known limitation and will be fixed in a future release.
I don't know how to get the value from the client side JavaScript code to a pl/sql variable. Do you?
I've been trying to get them to tell me if the 'known issue' has been addressed in 3.0.9.
I'll keep at it. Thanks so much for your suggestion I appreciate it.
Deb

How to Validate a Portal Form field from the database

I created a Portal Form based on a procedure, which requires three parameters. One of the parameters is Item Number. I need to check if the Item Number exists in database. I am trying to use pl/sql button event handler, where I try to use the select count(*) statement to verify. However, I don't know how to reference the form field in the where clause. Please advise. Or is it possible to achieve this by creating a javascript? If you go to 'Shared Component' provider and click on javascript, you will see some system validation scripts, which you can call in the form level validation. My doubts with javascipt is how I can talk to database in the script? Any input is appreciated.

Hi,
You cannot access the DB from the script. If you want to access the values of a field you should use session variables. Here is a sample to access the values of a form field.
declare
ticket_no varchar2(20);
flight_no varchar2(20);
blk varchar2(30) := 'DEFAULT';
begin
ticket_no := p_session.get_value_as_varchar2(
p_block_name => blk,
p_attribute_name => 'A_TICKET_NO');
flight_no := p_session.get_value_as_varchar2(
p_block_name => blk,
p_attribute_name => 'A_FLIGHT_NO');
end;
Thanks,
Sharmila

How can I validate a date field in Portal Forms

I have a date field in portal forms that I want to perform validation on to make sure it's in the proper format before being accepted (mm/dd/yyyy). How can I validate against that field?

Hi Ben,
I took the time to test and revise. This is code that will validate a date entry (format MM/DD/YYYY). Just paste this in the "Before the start of the form..." window of the Additional PL/SQL code section of the form. Then add validateDate(); into the onBlur event window of the field in question. Replace the CYCLE_END_DATE with the field name in question.
HTP.P('
<SCRIPT LANGUAGE=javascript>
function validateDate() {
var ddObj;
var mmObj;
var yyObj;
var day;
var mon;
var year;
var field_val;
var field_name;
for (var j=0; j < document.forms[0].elements.length; j++) {
field_name = document.forms[0].elements[j].name;
field_val = document.forms[0].elements[j].value;
if (field_name.substring(field_name.indexOf(''DEFAULT.'') + 8, field_name.lastIndexOf(''.01'')) == ''CYCLE_END_DATE'') {
var delimPos = field_val.search(/\//i);
if (delimPos < 0)
alert(''Invalid date entry! Please enter in MM/DD/YYYY format. '' +
''e.g, Dec 21, 2003 would be entered as 12/21/2003'');
else
if (field_val.length != 10)
alert(''Invalid date entry! Please Please enter in MM/DD/YYYY format. '' +
''e.g, Jan 1, 2003 would be entered as 01/01/2003'');
else {
month = field_val.substring(0, field_val.indexOf(''/''));
day = field_val.substring(field_val.indexOf(''/'') + 1, field_val.lastIndexOf(''/''));
year = field_val.substring(field_val.lastIndexOf(''/'') + 1, 10);
/* Need to subtract 1 from value because in Javascript, January begins with 0
and ends with 11 for December */
month = month - 1;
ddObj = new Date(year, month, day);
mmObj = new Date(year, month, day);
yyObj = new Date(year, month, day);
if (ddObj.getDate(ddObj.setDate(day)) != day)
alert(''Invalid day!'');
if (mmObj.getMonth(mmObj.setMonth(month)) != month)
alert(''Invalid month!'');
if (mmObj.getYear(mmObj.setYear(year)) != year)
alert(''Invalid year!'');
</SCRIPT>
');

How to clear the portal form fields while clicking on Back button in browser?

Hi All,
I have a portal form, which calls another form. When I types in a value and presses submit, it goes to the new
form with the information on it. When I click on the back button in the browser, it will show the last value user
has entered. I want to clear these values, when I click on the back button in the browser.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks & regards,
Nevin

Lets assume that the name of the field, whose value you want to clear off,
is SEARCH_TEXT :-
Steps :-
1> Edit the form and goto the Additional PL/SQL Section
2> Add the following code to the "...after displaying the page" area
declare
l_form_name varchar2(200);
l_sess_id integer;
begin
l_form_name := p_session.get_module().get_name();
l_sess_id := p_session.get_id();
htp.p('<script>
var fieldName = "'||l_form_name||'.DEFAULT.SEARCH_TEXT.01";
var formObj = document.WWVM'||l_sess_id||';
for (var i=0; i < formObj.length; i++){
if (formObj.elements.name == fieldName){
formObj.elements[i].value = "";
break;
</script>
end;

Creating a date field that autogenerates when form is opened but the date is fixed upon signing.

Hi,
I have been creating a series of PDF forms on Adobe XI Pro that are designed to be filled in using Adobe Reader (hence are saved as Adobe Reader Extended). Once the form is complete there are signature fields that the user digitally signs which then deactivates specific form fields from further editing. Alongside the signature field I have got a date field which, at the moment, is using JavaScript to auto-generate the current date upon opening. However, the issue I am having is that I want this date field to be fixed when the form is signed, rather than updating again when the form is next opened. Is this possible?
The document JavaScript that I am currently using to generate the date is as follows:
this.getField("PR_Date1").value = util.printd("dd/mmm/yyyy", new Date());
But obviously this is independent of the date field.
I am very new to Adobe in general so I don't have much of an idea about how to go about doing this. Could somebody please help me to do this if it is possible?
Thank you
KC

Hélène-
Thanks for the detail regarding validation script, but I still am having a problem with it.
I have tried what you told me (remove reset the value) the popup no longer appears when the form is opened. But the validation does not seen to be working. It is not working either in the validate or exit event. This is what I have now on that text field.
----- form1.#subform[0].Y::exit - (JavaScript, client) ---------------------------------------------
//Verify year is current or year+1
var today = new Date();
var year = today.getFullYear();
if (this.rawValue == year || this.rawValue == year+1)
app.alert("Year is invalid.\n\nOnly current or next year is valid.");
----- form1.#subform[0].Y::validate - (JavaScript, client) -----------------------------------------
//Final verification
ScriptObject.ValidateField(event.target, this);
This final verification script I have taken from the samples on the
LiveCycle Developer Center (Validating field content in a form hosted in Adobe Acrobat).
The alert only displays when 2007 or 2008 is entered. I am really confused now. I thought I had a handle on this with your explanation.
I do not know where to go now. The Object Pallet is setup as:
Field Tab
Allow Plain Text Only and Limit Length are checked with a Max Chars: 4. Edit Pattern: 99999
Value Tab
Type: User Entered - Required
Validation Pattern: 9999
Validation Script Message is checked - in Message box Invalid Year.
Binding Tab
Default Binding: Normal
Data Format: Plain Text
I am hoping that you can explain what I have wrong.
Thanks so much,
Confused Nancy

Get PDF file from a Portal Form or Report

Hello All and thanks for your help in advance.
I am developing a portal application with a requirement to retrieve from our Oracle iFS document repository PDF a PDF file based on entered forms criteria or as a result from a return from a QBE report.
Will someone please provide guidance on this. It would be most appreciated.

Hi,
There are a few options:
You could have a button in the form with the following Javascript
in the Click event have   app.openDoc("/c/temp/myDoc.pdf"); // check Acrobat Javascript reference for full options
I think that there is a security issue with this method and therefore the PDF would need to be certified and the script run in a privileged context.
OR
You could include the static form on the last page(s) of your dynamic form. Set the presence of these page(s) to hidden in the Object / Field tab. Then within your dynamic form pages have a button "Show Static Form" with the following Javascript:
in the mouseDown event have   form1.pSTATIC.presence = "visible"; //This will make the static page visible
in the Click event have xfa.host.currentPage = pSTATIC.thisPage.rawValue - 1; //This will jump the user to the static page
Lastly you could have a print button on the static form page, which will only print that page. Place an invisible numericField (called thisPage) on the static page with the following Javascript:in the Layout: Ready event have   this.rawValue = xfa.layout.page(this); //This flags the page number of the static form, which may vary because of the dynamic nature of the form
Then the print button would reference that page number, in the click event have:
xfa.host.print(1,(thisPage.rawValue -1).toString(), (thisPage.rawValue -1).toString(), 0, 1, 0, 0, 0); //Prints static page only
form1.pSTATIC.presence = "hidden"; //Automatically hides the static page after printing
xfa.host.currentPage = "0"; //Jumps the user back to page 1
I know the second option may appear more involved. But it does keep both the static and dynamic versions together in one PDF. Also if there are some fields that can be predetermined, then they can be filled in to the static form before printing (or they can be assigned to the corresponding fields in the dynamic form using the global binding).
Good luck,
Niall

How to retrieve images from the file system in Portal Forms?

Portal 3.0.9.8.0
In a Portal form , there is a field named ID wherein a value is entered. Say the value entered is 5 , how can we get the image named 5.jpg
from C:/images/ folder and get it displayed in the form ? The images are not stored in the database . Depending on the ID field value , we
have to retrieve the image.
Thanks .
Neeti.

Hi Neeti,
This is what I did :-
Steps:-
1> I created a procedure named get_image in the application schema as :-
create or replace procedure get_image
p_id in integer default 1
is
begin
htp.p('Image Id='||nvl(to_char(p_id),'No Image Id'));
htp.br;
if p_id is not null then
htp.p('<img src="C:\images\'||p_id||'.jpg">');
end if;
end get_image;
2> Created a form on the procedure get_image.
3> Run the form and for p_id field, enter the image id, and click on Submit - the image will be displayed.
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