Using javascript to set non database values

I finally figured out how to set the values of a non database form field using Javascript. The only problem is, I want this
field to be a display only field, and the value does not get set if I make the field non updateable on the form. Can
somebody please help me!! This is urgent.

Stan,
One way to do this is to call the doSubmit() function and create a page branch to handle your request. This way you can use apex validations and other goodies if your requirements change. Also this will save the state of your items on the page you are leaving.
Edit
I forgot to mention that you can pass a string parameter to the doSubmit function. The parameter will be the request sent to apex. For instance you could use doSubmit('DO_SOMETHING') and you can have a page branch which will fire if the request is equal to DO_SOMETHING.
Cheers,
Tyson Jouglet
Edited by: Tyson Jouglet on Dec 1, 2009 10:11 AM

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