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Can we make use of a single CRM Text field twice on Same form ? Cancel The title field is required!

1. Missing user

   
   07 Apr 2015

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   Hi
   We have a requirement that a single CRM Text field will be used twice on the same form in different section and
   we found something as explained below :
   Say there are two sections A Section and B Section and based on some condition we will show only one section on form load.
   User enter some data into Text Field of Section A and submits the form, but the data entered by the user is not saving in CRM as the Text Field of Section B is replacing the user data and submitting the form as result the desired data is not stored in CRM.
   So is there way to make use of a single Text field twice ?

   Last modified on 07 Apr 2015 11:04 by Missing user
2. Clinton Bale

   

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   21 Feb 2014
   07 Apr 2015 in reply to Missing user

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   Hello,
   
   Duplications of any control on a form is allowed but not supported. If you have two CRM Text Fields on the same form then upon submission, the last CRM Text Field's value will be sent to CRM and the first will be ignored.
   
   A way to get around this is to ensure that all fields that share the same CRM Attribute have their values synchronized. When CRM Text Field A changes, replicate the change to CRM Text Field B and vice versa.
   
   Regards,
   Clinton
3. Missing user

   
   08 Apr 2015 in reply to Clinton Bale

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   Hi Clinton
   
   So do we have any out of box feature to keep those A and B Text Fields in sync or should be done by script ?
4. Clinton Bale

   

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   08 Apr 2015 in reply to Missing user

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   Hello,
   
   There is no out of the box functionality that can accomplish this. The RulesManager also cannot be used on the two fields because it would cause an infinite updating loop. Custom scripts will have to be written to complete this functionality.
   
   Cheers,
   Clinton
5. Missing user

   
   08 Apr 2015 in reply to Clinton Bale

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   Thanks Clinton