Transferring Domino information to JavaScript

Transferring Domino information to JavaScript

Since JavaScript can't see temporary (Computed for Display) Domino fields as fields, it can be frustrating to pass information such as the current user or the new document status to a JS function. Using Computed fields clutters the document with unnecessary data unless the fields are deleted when saving.

The best workaround I have found is to use a hidden span tag containing Computed for Display fields as necessary. For example: <span id='info' style='visibility:hidden' userName='[Computed for Display field with the formula @UserName]' isNewDoc='[Computed for Display field with the formula @isNewDoc]'></span> Note: Format the line as Pass Thru HTML. As many attribute/field pairs can be added as needed.

The data can be simply accessed in JavaScript using the id of the span and the attribute, like this: 'alert(info.userName)' or 'if(info.isNewDoc == "1")...'


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This was first published in July 2002

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