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Originally Posted by DaWei
I don't understand your post, I guess. I went to your page and clicked the "+". I quit after unhiding/adding 23 rows. This is in the case of selecting a value from the drop-down, first. If a value isn't selected, you probably SHOULDN'T add but one row. When that's filled out, then you can add an additional row.
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Ok, let me explain a little bit more about what I'm doing. This form is an application for new students to this school. There are some fields that can allow multiple fields to be connected to an account. For example, the one I'm working on now, is parents/guardians to the student(s).
I understand you tested this form in the way you did, however, the point where it stops working is say if you: Add 3 additional fields. Then remove the 3 fields by using the minus button.
Now try to add the 3 fields back on there. That is the problem. Also, say if you remove do the same action except for 1 field, rather than 3, after you add the 1 back (Parent/Guardian 2), it doesn't add anymore fields.
Now you mentioned not allowing new rows to be added until the values for the 2 fields on that row are filled and that is a good point. I will definitely implement that onto this form.
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Originally Posted by DaWei
Aside from that, I see no necessity to ever "add" rows (as opposed to merely unhiding). Surely you know what a rational maximum would be. Put all those there, hidden. When they're gone, they're gone. Open ended capabilities handed to the client are often a Bad Thang.
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That is a good point. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about that right now. My only concern is there's going to be that one mom that wants the dad, and grandparents, and emergency contacts, etc. all on here. Plus, i will use this same script when it comes to the part of adding additional children to this form. So i think i'll stick to an unlimited amount. I think having the validation you mentioned above will reduce the adding of tons and tons of fields.
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Originally Posted by DaWei
Further, when the "Your Name" field is the only one displayed, the "Relationship" widget sounds/looks silly. Perhaps you should change it to "Add Relationship." It should also be moved so that it is aligned with another relationship, if one is created, nothing if one is not. Again, the relationship of a person to him/herself is generally taken for granted.
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This field is for the parent to student and when this form is finished, i will add a "tool-tip" help info so the user understands what they're filling out.
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Originally Posted by DaWei
I also don't understand why you begin with "Parent/Guardian 2". Whatever happened to good 'ol No. One?
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Well, the first field on the page is #1. I start with 2 because that is the variable in my JavaScript and it was easier to use 2 everywhere because it makes more sense to the user when they're adding another parent, it gives them a sense of being included as #1 to the student(s).
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Originally Posted by DaWei
Lastly, and off the point, I want to commend you on an excellent initial post on the forum and offer you a hearty welcome. That's not facetious, I'm serious. I nearly had a stroke because you did it so well.
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Thanks for that. I try to be as clear as possible when I explain things to make sure I can get the support I'm looking for as well as present others with my level of knowledge on the subject matter.
I appreciate you lookin into this for me. Thanks for any help given!
