How to auto-populate fields in added instances

Hello guys,
Please take a look at my form here:
http://www.4shared.com/document/97ZsPH6r/fpatrcvtemplate_REVA.html
Here is what I'm trying to achieve:
The main goal of this project is to create a template for one
building that is capable of expanding to an unlimited amount of buildings.
Please look at page 8 and 9 (introduction) This section should be set up for
one building with the capability of adding additional buildings with the
"add item" button. This is where the building names and addresses are
entered by the end user.
When the user clicks the "add item" button the form should add another row
to the "Recapitulation of Values" found on page 10 and bind the
corresponding building name to the new row. It is on this page that the end
user will enter all the monetary values for the building. Which should in
turn be linked the new "photos and values" section (see paragraph below)
Also, when the user clicks the "add item" button the form should add a new
"Photos and Values" section found here beginning on page 22. The photos and
values section should automatically bind the building name and address which
were entered on the "introduction" as well as all of the monetary values
that were entered on the "Recapitulation of Values".
The goal is to eliminate the end user from any double entry.
I need help please. Thanks.

Hi,
I can't look at the form now, but it sounds like it will involve a bit of scripting.
I have an example here where the add/delete buttons work on two separate tables: http://assure.ly/eTOXaH. This might help you in the meantime.
Good luck,
Niall

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