How to set preset text in custom dialog's edit control

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Hi, all. I created a custom dialog named "dialog1", and I put an edit box named "edit1" control in it.

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I intention is to put some preset text in edit1 control. but the red box line gives error.
How to fix?
Thanks.

2

You need to call Dlg.Create before setting the value. I think that is all that’s needed.

3

Ok, I added what you mentioned, but the dialog flashes very briefly.

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4

Might need dlg.detach = true; before the dlg.Create();.

If that still doesn't work, please paste the code as text so we can try it.

5

For a "real" dialog, you probably need to call

dlg.GetMsg();

and check

dlg.result
6

Not working.

function OnClick(clickData)
{
    // Create a new Dlg object
    var dlg = DOpus.Dlg;
    dlg.template = "dialog1";
	dlg.detach = true;
	dlg.Create();
	dlg.Control("edit1").Value = "preset text";
    
    // Show the dialog
    var ret = dlg.Show();
   
    
    // Check if OK was pressed and retrieve the text
    if (ret == 1) // 1 is typically the return value for 'OK'
    {
       
        // Change 'myInputBox' to the actual name of your input box control
        var userInput = dlg.Control("edit1").value;

        // Now userInput variable contains the text from the input box
        DOpus.Output("User entered: " + userInput);

        // You can now use userInput variable as needed
    }
}
7

We need the Resources tab's text as well. (Or copy & paste the whole button, from the toolbar.)

8

Thanks, but I have no clue how to integrate your code with mine. I simply put it somewhere I see fit, it just gives error.

9

Maybe we have located the origin of the error. I don't use button or resource tab. I simply created one marked with red box.

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10

I pondered a while and I think maybe you are talking about this:
new custom dialog.dcf (2.7 KB)

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function OnClick(clickData)
{
    // Create a new Dlg object
    var dlg = DOpus.Dlg;
    dlg.template = "dialog1";
	dlg.Create();
	dlg.Control("edit1").Value = "preset text";
    
    // Show the dialog
    var ret = dlg.RunDlg();
   
    
    // Check if OK was pressed and retrieve the text
    if (ret == 1) // 1 is typically the return value for 'OK'
    {
       
        // Change 'myInputBox' to the actual name of your input box control
        var userInput = dlg.Control("edit1").value;

        // Now userInput variable contains the text from the input box
        DOpus.Output("User entered: " + userInput);

        // You can now use userInput variable as needed
    }
}
12

It works fine. Thanks very much.