listbox or combo box

[mrmagoo144]

hello, I am building a form that will have a list box or combo box with 4 choices:
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
other
If the visitor chooses any of the first 3 choices, I would want him to be directed to the comment box. If the guest chooses the "other" choice, I want him to be directed to an box where he will identify where he got our name.
the site i'm speaking about is
videopostcards.info/tprpressaprint.html
Do I have to put some type of code to achieve this?
Appreciate the help,
Mrmagoo144

https://www.videopostcards.info

[Vasili]

Re: listbox or combo box

You should be using a "Go Menu" instead....you can direct the link to a bookmark, another web page, a downloadable file, or any other configurable destination.

[mrmagoo144]

Re: listbox or combo box

i want this to be part of the ABVFP form. If i use a go menu how can that be part of a form.
mrmagoo144

[Vasili]

Re: listbox or combo box

A FORM is something you fill out, and creating ACTION or DIRECTION is a function ...... if that action is within the form, it must be the foundation of that form, either as a script or a definable "if/or" logical choice for the computer to make actionable: you cannot have action within action.

To otherwise display "choices" (or additional variables to a given set of data), you might find that a spider menu might mimic a deeper "list" but again, if you want that choice to be "directed" to another area, it will HAVE to be either a Go Menu (which you can list a lot of selections accordingly) or a Spidered Menu system ---- either of which will automatically deliver the visitor to wherever you elect them to land.
That "destination" can be a bookmarked area on another page, a different page entirely, a different website, ---- whatever, as long as it is a definable destination configured in standard language protocols.
IF you are trying to overcomplicate the Form itself by "jumping" to another area (as if to mimic 'auto-complete'), you are going to need a customized Java script to be written.......and you will need to present this Form precisely detailed to whomever you get to program it for you.

Understand?

[mrmagoo144]

Re: listbox or combo box

yes, i understand clearly, who can give me that scripted form?
thanks,
mrmagoo144

[Vasili]

Re: listbox or combo box

yes, i understand clearly, who can give me that scripted form? thanks, mrmagoo144

Since you are using General Navaldesign's "Baby" (ABVFP), and he is our "Senior Programmer" I would think he would be the best shot you have of getting what you want done, and done right the first time. Email him directly via his website: www.DBTechnoSystems.com

Since his English may come into play somewhat, I re-emphasize your leaning heavily on being absolutely as precise and as brief as possible when detailing a step-by-step Plan for your Form. No need to frustrate either of you due to terminology or lack of clarity to illustrate the logical progressive functions required.....

[navaldesign]

Re: listbox or combo box

It can be done, with Javascript. If interested, contact me through my site contact form.

[navaldesign]

Re: listbox or combo box

Have a look at http://www.dbtechnosystems.com/mrmagoo144/form.html
If you select "Other" from the dropdown, the box will appear. ir will also
autoclear itself when the user tries to type in, and will re-establish the
deafault "Please ..." if any other selection is made again.