JavaScript

This page provides general notes on using JavaScript in the platform.

About JavaScript

JavaScript is an object-oriented language that allows for functional programming. It is the language that drives much of the world wide web.

Learn more:

• JavaScript: The Good Parts (highly recommended)

Accessing Record Variables

You access record data using the Document Object Model (DOM). In the Sample Order Processing System, you might access a field in an OrderItem record like this:

<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript" enclose="div">

var val = document.getElementById("item_quantity").valu; </syntaxhighlight>

Or, using Template:JQuery functions to shorten the syntax:

<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript" enclose="div">

var val = $('input[name=item_quantity]').val(); </syntaxhighlight>

Using JavaScript in the Platform

JavaScript can be used in a variety of ways

• Field Scripting - Add JavaScript code to take actions on a Field (On Change or On Focus)
• Form Scripting - Add JavaScript code to a Form (On Load or On Save)
• Post Selection JavaScript - Perform validations on Lookup Fields using JavaScript
• Action buttons - Add action buttons when displaying a record
• In a JSP/HTML Page - Make things happen on the client side to reduce the load on the server.
• Toaster Message - Add custom messages in toaster using JavaScript.

Reference Information

• JavaScript Functions
• Template Variables for Actions
• AJAX and REST