Maciej Hanski wrote: > Dwain, I'm glad you've solved your issue > >> according to the tutorial, in screen/web mode the program generates >> javascript unless i'm reading it wrong. > >> http://wiki.scribus.net/index.php/Your_first_PDF_form_with_Scribus >> >> "One of the biggest advantages of Scribus is the possibility to create >> PDF forms with embedded JavaScript scripts." > > Actually, you are reading it wrong. Don't know where from you get the > conclusion that "in screen/web mode the program generates javascript". > > "The possibility to create PDF forms with embedded JavaScript scripts" > means that's it possible to _intentionally_ create JavaScript script and > _intentionally_ embed them in PDF form elements such as text fields, > e.g. to validate or calculate their value. That's it. You could also > define a JavaScript script to be executed on opening your PDF form in > Acrobat reader. > > >> the problem i was having was with the js in the "date" function. when i >> set the field to "plain" the problem vanished. >> >> evidently, the js compiled by scribus has a bug that does not produce >> correct js. that's my guess based on what the tutorial says and the >> actions that i have taken to correct the problem and the cues given by >> acrobat 5. > > > Please submit this issue to the Scribus Bug Tracker http://bugs.scribus.net > > have fun:) > Maciej
well, i guess my reading comprehension has hit rock bottom. be sure to read my response to craig. i'm having more fun than a human being ought to have! thanks for your help. dwain
