I have a form that performs a calculation on several fields and then places the total in another field. This is what I have as the client side event and it works great: var Children = $(childrenParticipating); var Adults = $(adultsParticipating); var Hours = $(hoursServed); $(totalHoursGiven) = ((Children * 1) + (Adults * 1)) * (Hours * 1); There are some instances where this calculation needs to be overridden and the total entered manually. Can this be done?

Hello Brett,

So here's your calculation:

var Children = $(childrenParticipating); var Adults = $(adultsParticipating); var Hours = $(hoursServed); $(totalHoursGiven) = ((Children * 1) + (Adults * 1)) * (Hours * 1);

If you need to perform a different calculation based on a certain condition, then program the condition using JavaScript, like the example below:

var one = 'True';

if(one == 'True')
{
var Children = $(childrenParticipating); var Adults = $(adultsParticipating); var Hours = $(hoursServed); $(totalHoursGiven) = ((Children * 1) + (Adults * 1)) * (Hours * 1);
}
else
{
var Children = // Different Calculation here
}


Just keep in mind, that you can separate calculations by using if, else if, and else statements in JavaScript. Whenever the time to override the calculation, make sure you have a condition in place.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Ryan

Thanks for the reply Ryan.

The calculation itself works fine:
var Children = $(childrenParticipating);
var Adults = $(adultsParticipating);
var Hours = $(hoursServed);
$(totalHoursGiven) = ((Children * 1) + (Adults * 1)) * (Hours * 1);

I would like to be able to type a new number into the totalHoursGiven field after the calculation has been performed. I don't see how this can be done with an if then statement though.

Hello Brett,

I don't feel as though your providing enough specific details.

What does "Being able to type a new number into the totalHoursGiven field" mean to you?? I don't entirely understand what your question means.

Is there a field on your form called totalHoursGiven? And after the Calculation on this field occurs, you'd like to be able to change the number of hours?

Please provide as many useful details as possible.

Thanks,

Ryan

Sorry about that.

Yes exactly. There a field called totalHoursGiven where the calculation happens.

After the Calculation on this field occurs, if I try to change the number it is automatically changed back by the calculation.

Basically after the original calculation is made I would like to disable the calculation and override the number manually if necessary.

Hello Brett,

I feel that you can use the following condition for your calculation:

if($(totalHoursGiven) == '')
{
var Children = $(childrenParticipating);
var Adults = $(adultsParticipating);
var Hours = $(hoursServed);
$(totalHoursGiven) = ((Children * 1) + (Adults * 1)) * (Hours * 1);
}
else
{
// Dont perform the calculation.
var nothing;
}

Let me know if this helps or if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Ryan

Ryan  -

Thank you for your help with this! That is what I was trying to do, It works perfect.

Great to hear, glad that I could be of assistance.

Hope you have a great weekend!

-Ryan