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    Set Static Text value with Javascript

    Hi, is it possible to set a Static Text text value with JavaScript? The searching that I've done has referred me to innerHTML property. I can't get it to work on a Static Text box and I'm not sure if it is even a property of a Static Text box.

    Thanks. Jason

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    Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

    A Static text box does not exist , static text controls & text box controls do exist. To answer your question; yes you can. Just get a pointer to the control with Document.getElementById() & then replace the innerHTML
    Frank

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      #3
      Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

      Thanks for the quick response. I tried doing the following and it didn't work. Using your pointers I searched more on the forums, but could come up with no example that is different than this bit of code.

      var p = document.getElementById('STATICTEXT_1');
      p.innerHTML = '1234';

      Thanks,

      Jason

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        #4
        Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

        Jason,

        You are not using the full ID of the static text control; it's probably like this if you're working in a UX (depends on your component) : 'DLG1.V.R1.STATICTEXT_1'

        A good way to find out is Firebug in Firefox or the Devtools in Chrome (F12) to inspect the element (the static text control in this case): dt.png
        Frank

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          #5
          Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

          try this and see if it works.
          for the static text enter the following as the value
          static text here: <span id="some_id"></span>
          then create a button and onClick event for the button define a inline javascript
          that will be
          Code:
          var id = document.getElementById('some_id');
          id.innerHTML="whatever you want to say here";
          I tested and it works, but I do not how you exactly call the javascript function.
          thanks for reading

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            #6
            Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

            That worked. Thanks for the assist Frank. And the recommendation on Firebug.

            This is the JavaScript code that is working:
            document.getElementById('DLG1.V.R1.STATICTEXT_1').innerHTML = '1234';

            Jason

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              #7
              Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

              Originally posted by Jason Penner View Post
              That worked. Thanks for the assist Frank. And the recommendation on Firebug.

              This is the JavaScript code that is working:
              document.getElementById('DLG1.V.R1.STATICTEXT_1').innerHTML = '1234';

              Jason
              Hi Jason,

              It looks like you're working with a UX Component, so you can simplify your code here and use the {dialog.object} setValue() method to set the value in the static text object:

              Code:
              {dialog.object}.setValue('STATICTEXT_1','1234');
              Alpha also has some library javascript functions that can help you write code. Check out $, shorthand for document.getElementById, and $svs, which sets the value of the element with provided ID - similar to setting the innerHTML property:

              Code:
              $svs('DLG1.V.R1.STATICTEXT_1','1234');
              Good luck!
              Alpha Anywhere latest pre-release

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                #8
                Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                Thanks for the info. Yes I am in the UX.

                I have used getValue and setValue on data controls (switches, checkboxes, radiobuttons, etc.) without issue. But the same code would not work on the Static Text box.

                $svs('DLG1.V.R1.STATICTEXT_1','1234'); works great and I appreciate you letting me know about the shorthand.

                Jason


                ps: how do you embed the code in the box in the message postings?

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                  #9
                  Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                  Originally posted by Jason Penner View Post
                  Thanks for the info. Yes I am in the UX.

                  I have used getValue and setValue on data controls (switches, checkboxes, radiobuttons, etc.) without issue. But the same code would not work on the Static Text box.

                  $svs('DLG1.V.R1.STATICTEXT_1','1234'); works great and I appreciate you letting me know about the shorthand.

                  Jason


                  ps: how do you embed the code in the box in the message postings?
                  Odd that {dialog.object}.setValue did not work. I've used this frequently to set the value in static text controls. What version of Alpha Anywhere are you using?

                  To embed text in a post, use the bulletin board code tags:
                  HTML Code:
                  [code]your code goes here[/code]
                  When you're writing a Post (go "advanced" when in reply mode), click the Button that looks like a #. It inserts the code tags for you.
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                    Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                    I am surprised to see the code in post number 5 did not work.
                    that is odd.
                    thanks for reading

                    gandhi

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                      Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                      Using Alpha Anywhere v3.5, Developer Edition, Version 12.3.

                      Where are you running the {dialog.Object}.setValue('STATICTEXT_1','1234'); statement from ? I put it on the OnClick event of a button.

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                        Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                        So I tried again and I can get the {dialog.Object}.setValue('STATICTEXT_1','1234'); working from both button clicks and JavaScript functions. I'm sure that's a problem between brain, fingers, and keyboard.

                        What is the best way to change the label of a Frame? Using this

                        Code:
                        {dialog.Object}.setValue('frame_name','1234')
                        replaces the whole frame with '1234'.


                        Thanks, Jason

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                          Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                          Have come across these functions that are reported in debugger and as noted by Sarah, these can be used for getting /setting values. Where are documentation for these located or how would I figure out the usage since I can see that I can perform e.g

                          Code:
                          $gvs.prototype

                          http://screencast.com/t/MlZQtEyJl3q
                          Regards,

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                            #14
                            Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                            Originally posted by kotinkarwak View Post
                            Have come across these functions that are reported in debugger and as noted by Sarah, these can be used for getting /setting values. Where are documentation for these located or how would I figure out the usage since I can see that I can perform e.g

                            Code:
                            $gvs.prototype

                            http://screencast.com/t/MlZQtEyJl3q
                            The documentation is in the wiki: http://wiki.alphasoftware.com/Alpha+...+in+Version+10
                            Alpha Anywhere latest pre-release

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                              Re: Set Static Text value with Javascript

                              Originally posted by Jason Penner View Post
                              So I tried again and I can get the {dialog.Object}.setValue('STATICTEXT_1','1234'); working from both button clicks and JavaScript functions. I'm sure that's a problem between brain, fingers, and keyboard.

                              What is the best way to change the label of a Frame? Using this

                              Code:
                              {dialog.Object}.setValue('frame_name','1234')
                              replaces the whole frame with '1234'.


                              Thanks, Jason
                              The label for the frame is set inside the legend HTML element inside the frameset for the frame. I don't know of any functions that would let you directly access this as the legend element doesn't have an ID. But you can use jQuery to set it:

                              Code:
                              jQuery('#{dialog.componentName}\\.V\\.R1\\.FRAME_1 legend')[0].innerHTML = "new label";
                              If you wanted to use $svs, set the frame title to some <div> with an id. EG:

                              Code:
                              <div id="{dialog.componentName}.myFrameTitle"></div>
                              Then you can do this:

                              Code:
                              $svs("{dialog.componentName}.myFrameTitle","Some Title");
                              Here's a UX that does this (it also sets the value in a static text control):
                              staticTextButton.zip
                              Last edited by TheSmitchell; 09-04-2015, 04:24 PM. Reason: alternate
                              Alpha Anywhere latest pre-release

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