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wdusbank
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I'm using a


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Dave
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...

had to make a fake reply just to get it working again.

above is not my post.

please do not use <textarea> ( or any real HTML-code ) in your post.



Did you bind the textarea to a parameter?


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Yes, looking at the parameters tab, that textarea is bound to a parameter.


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Dave
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well...

...then the value should arrive at the .fex

can you verify that somehow?
( add to dummy COMPUTE field or in a heading )


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I tried a -TYPE statement in the procedure executed after the parm is updated, and I still get the old value.

If you want to see how it acts email me and we can set up a webex meeting.


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I have see this happen. What I had to do was custom javascript to get the value witht he getElementById and then use the IbComposer_setCurrentSelection.

Because when in a textarea the user can send back what ever they want I base64 encoded the value before sending it and then decode is back in the fex. and also check for Security Injection Issues. I hacker could cause some real damage.




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Dave
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...and it only occurs with textarea?

Do simple textbox ( inputbox ) work?


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All other textbox fields work. A textbox here will not work because it doesn't allow scrolling.


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Dave
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I'm not saying you must use a TEXTAREA.

Do textbox also work when they have initially "old data"?

I'm trying to figure out whether it's a problem with the input-type or the fact you add some initial data.


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You might want to check the 'Selection to' box property under 'Settings' to make sure it is set to the parameter name you want. If it is blank, it won't pass the new value to the .fex. Also make sure that the parameter name that is the problem is listed under 'Requests and Data Source'.


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wdusbank
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Textboxs work when they have initially "old data", and are pass their updated values out.

I don't see a 'Selection to' box property under 'Settings'.


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Hi wdusbank

That is probably because you are on such an old release of WF. I suggest you open a case for this issue.

Thanks,


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