M409: Placing a Search Button which Works in Conjunction with Input Data

 

If you need to refer to Google Maps from the business data of a construction site for example, you may wish to consider generating an access URL in an automated step. However, when you need to refer to the business data being input you must implement a screen level input device such as a JavaScript button.

1. Overview of HTML/JavaScript Output to Input Screen

a. Use HTML in the Data Item's description

This can assist Users with input hints (M213).

b. Use JavaScript in the Data Item's description

Enables improvement for a more dynamic input interface.

• [Description] of each Data Item can only be output if the Item is editable
• [Description] of [Guide Panel Type] can be output when it is displayable

2. Overview of Reference to Data on Input

a. Referencing using JavaScript library

It is possible to refer to a value in the Input Form using jQuery.

• When changing the display or communicating data using JavaScript configure at your own risk
• When you want to refer to input elements in HTML with jQuery you can refer to them by searching with name attributes, etc.
• The abbreviation "$" does not work when using jQuery

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Z. More Info: Example of Decoration Using JavaScript

Form Decoration Examples