iLogic and Form question

[tschaeferZNBXX]

We have a form that has some drop down and user filled in fields.  I would like to know if anyone can tell me how to "Grey out" some of the fields if certain selections are made?

Ideally if one selection is made from a drop down the other fields are not able to be edited.

[NSBowser · Accepted solution]

You can 'disable' a Form Entry field by connecting it to a (Boolean) 'Enabling Parameter' and then, using iLogic, setting the boolean to False when the logical condition arises, and True when the opposite condition arises.

Here is where you can link to the boolean. 

[tschaeferZNBXX]

That works but it is working opposite of what I want. If the selection is True I want the sections greyed out and able to be edited when False is selected.

[NSBowser]

You'll have to reverse your logic and set the boolean false to suppress, regardless of what your 'state' is. This might require you to create a new Boolean to handle the inversion.

[tschaeferZNBXX]

I cannot create or reverse the logic.

Do I need to write an entirely new iLogic rule?

[smilinger]

1. You need to create two boolean parameter, for example, like this:

2. Add this statement in your rule:

Enable_it = Not Disable_it

3. Use Enable_it to control your drop down list, and put Disable_it on the form.

[tschaeferZNBXX]

Maybe I am totally miss understanding but this does not work.

[smilinger · Accepted solution]

You also need to set the "Predefined Buttons" setting of your iLogic form to "Done", which means the selection you make on the form will be effective immediately.

[Jef_E]

I think it's quite safe to say that iLogic forms arent ideal to have user interaction. It would be better ( in my humble opinion ) to use a AddIn for windows that react to whatever the user does. It's alot easier to do things there, and you can control almost every event you like to.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

That works beautifully, thank you!

I was looking for a solution to be able to enable/disable form options.

Here's the peice of iLogic I used based on your explaination:

' If Double Door is selected then disable the Door Hinge Left/Right Option
If Door_Type = "Double Door" Then
Disable = True
Else
Disable = False
End If

Enable = Not Disable

[tschaeferZNBXX]

Thank you everyone for your help!

I was able to get this to work finally this morning!