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Conditional Drop Down Fields

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Is there a way I could make a comment box show based on the selection I choose for example I have the following options in my picklist

Apple

Orange

Pear

Banana

Lets say I want the comment box to show when I choose Pear and Banana, upon selection I will need the comment box to appear and be required.

Is this possible?

Thanks, 

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  • Suggested answer
    Syed Ibrahim Profile Picture
    Syed Ibrahim 6,257 on at

    Two appach

    1.Use business rules

    [View:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hide-fields-sections-business-rules-microsoft-crm-online-hans-carlson]

    2. Use JS

    [View:https://danielbergsten.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/crm-2011-javascript-for-hiding-a-field-based-on-another-fields-value/]

    To set field as required use below code.

    Xrm.Page.getAttribute("new_fieldname").setRequiredLevel("required");

  • Community Member Profile Picture
    Community Member on at

    Thanks, is there a line of code I will have to use for the comment box? I know for the pick list there is a id code in the background. But what about for an actual field?

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    Syed Ibrahim Profile Picture
    Syed Ibrahim 6,257 on at

    You just replace new_filedname by your field. say new_comment.

    Hope this helps. If suggestion resolved your query Mark it as verified to close the thread

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    Community Member on at

    Based off of my example with the fruit:

    Lets say I have a field titled "Fruit" - Where would I insert this column on the JavaScript?

    Here?

    function SetControlInvisible(Fruit, dependantField) {

       //get control for field

       var control = Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get(field);

       if ((control != “undefined”) && (control != null))

       {

    **************************************************************

    function SetControlInvisible(field, dependantField) {

       //get control for field

       var control = Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get(field);

       if ((control != “undefined”) && (control != null))

       {

           //get control for dependant field

           var dependantControl = Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get(dependantField);

           if ((dependantControl != “undefined”) && (dependantControl != null)) {

               var attribute = dependantControl.getAttribute();

               var depandantFieldValue = attribute.getValue();

               //set visible based on depandant fields value

               if (depandantFieldValue == false) {

                   control.setVisible(false);

               }

               else {

                   control.setVisible(true);

               }

           }

           else {

               alert(‘control not found ‘ + dependantField);

           }

       }

       else {

           alert(‘control not found ‘ + field);

       }

    }

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    Community Member on at

    Hi afedwards ,

    please try the following code:

    function FormOnLoad()
{
    Xrm.Page.getAttribute('new_myoptionset').addOnChange(MyOptionSetOnChange);
}

function MyOptionSetOnChange() {
    var new_myoptionset_value = Xrm.Page.getAttribute("new_myoptionset").getValue();
    if (new_myoptionset_value == 1) // banana
    {
        Xrm.Utility.alertDialog("You have selected a Banana", null)
    }
    else if (new_myoptionset_value == 2) // apple
    {
        Xrm.Utility.alertDialog("You have selected an Apple", null)
    }
}

    Let me know.

    If you found the answer helpful, please mark as Verified 

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    Thank You & Best Regards

    Francesco Picchi

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM Consultant, Bologna+Milano, ITALY

    Independent Contractor

    http://www.francescopicchi.com

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    Community Member on at

    Thanks, that worked, how can I had an additional field for a comment; Lets say that I selected Apple, then wanted the be able to comment on how much I like apples and it was required that I do so. Could I have a field that is conditional depending on what item I choose?

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    Community Member on at

    Hi afedwards,

    please remember to mark answer as Verified.

    You have to add a comment per value and then you should use the following code:

    function FormOnLoad()
{
    Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get('new_bananacomment').setDisabled(true);
    Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get('new_appleacomment').setDisabled(true);
    Xrm.Page.getAttribute('new_myoptionset').addOnChange(MyOptionSetOnChange);
}

function MyOptionSetOnChange() {
    var new_myoptionset_value = Xrm.Page.getAttribute("new_myoptionset").getValue();
    if (new_myoptionset_value == 1) // banana
    {
        Xrm.Utility.alertDialog("You have selected a Banana", null);
        Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get('new_bananacomment').setDisabled(false);
        Xrm.Page.getAttribute('new_bananacomment').setRequiredLevel('required');
    }
    else if (new_myoptionset_value == 2) // apple
    {
        Xrm.Utility.alertDialog("You have selected an Apple", null);
        Xrm.Page.ui.controls.get('new_appleacomment').setDisabled(false);
        Xrm.Page.getAttribute('new_applecomment').setRequiredLevel('required');
    }
}

    Please let me know if you solve.

    If you found the answer helpful, please mark as Verified 

    Join my network on LinkedIn      Follow me on Twitter 

    Thank You & Best Regards

    Francesco Picchi

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM Consultant, Bologna+Milano, ITALY

    Independent Contractor

    http://www.francescopicchi.com

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    Community Member on at

    So is the name of my field "new_myoptionset"

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    Guido Preite Profile Picture
    Guido Preite 54,086 Moderator on at

    you can use my dependent optionset solution

    crmoptionsets.azurewebsites.net

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    MDS 1,788 on at

    I'd definitely recommend Guido's solution, it's fabulous.

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