InfoPath Dev

I want to switch between views depending on the value entered in a drop-down list box.  My boss does not want me to use buttons, but unfortunately that is the only way I've found to dynamically switch views using InfoPath’s built-in functionality. 

 

I looked on the web and I found two articles about how to use custom code to switch views using the values in a drop-down list box.

http://spsfactory.blogspot.com/2006/08/switch-view-when-drop-down-list-has_13.html

 

http://basquang.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A21319952F68E79E!334.entry

Is this the only way to do it?  These articles are a bit over my head, so I'm hoping for some advice.  I am using InfoPath 2007.

Thanks!

Hi Carolyn2,

 well we cannot change view on drop-down list using rules, we can only change it using code. if you have any question go ahead and ask.

Thanks!  I've asked for help from a developer, and he's agreed to help me.  I'll be sure to ask if we need help.

 Thanks again!

How did you accomplish it? I am trying to do the same thing. Anything would help.

Thanks in advance,
Justin

No, we did not accomplish it.

 

Hi everybody,

Instead of switching views, you'll have to put the contents of the views in sections, and use conditional formatting to hide each section when the drop-down listbox is not set to the corresponding value.

Hope this helps!

Qwerty

I had a similar thoughts about this and I feel that it works. It does allow everything to be on one page and provides the "feeling" that the user is switching views when they make a selection.