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1. Missing user

   
   16 Apr 2022

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   Hi,
   
   I'm trying to show a text widget depending on the selected value of a separate lookup widget. Does anyone have any idea's on how I can do this? I have tried using rule that executes when the lookup value changes. The executed script looks like this
   
   if(tpc.forms[0].kau_intendedfieldofstudy.get_value()=="??????"){
       tpc.forms[0].kau_otherfieldofstudy.show();}
   
   The kau_otherfieldofstudy text widget is set to hidden.
   
   I have had no luck and I'm unsure what value the get_value() returns. The documentation is unclear to me .
   
   Many thanks!
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Missing user

   
   18 Apr 2022 in reply to Missing user

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   Hello Graham,
   
   There are a few ways you can do this. I would recommend using get_textValue() if you think the labels of these fields won't change often. The get_value() function returns the entity logical name and the encrypted GUID separated by a semi-colon (ie. account;00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000) - these GUIDs change on a per user basis and would be impossible to track.
   
   This should work for what you're trying to do:
   
   tpc.forms[0].kau_intendedfieldofstudy.add_valueChanged(function() {
       let theValue = this.get_textValue();
       if(theValue === "YOUR VALUE HERE") {
           // Show field 0
           tpc.forms[0].kau_otherfieldofstudy0.show();
           // Hide field 1
           tpc.forms[0].kau_otherfieldofstudy1.hide();
       } else if(theValue === "YOUR OTHER VALUE HERE") {
           // Do something else
       }
   });
   
   If you'd like to learn more about what you can do with The Portal Connector API take a look at these docs: https://www.crmportalconnector.com/developer-network/documentation/portal-connector-widgets/tpc-client-side-api/mvc-based/lookup
   
   Hope that helps,
   
   Brady
   TPC Web Developer
3. Missing user

   
   18 Apr 2022

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   Hi Brady,
   
   Thank you for the reply, I will give this a try!
   
   Graham
4. Missing user

   
   18 Apr 2022 in reply to Missing user

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   Hello Graham,
   
   You're very welcome. Let me know how it goes for you and/or you have any questions!
   
   All the best,
   
   Brady
   TPC Web Developer