2. Scripting and Advanced Techniques

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Scripting is optional in LiveCycle Designer forms. You can achieve a great deal of functionality and customization without scripting. You can set most of the important property values of your form objects at design time by using Designer’s palettes. You learned about this in the last chapter. This chapter will show you how to set and get these properties at runtime with scripting.

Scripting gives you full control over your form’s functionality at runtime. Through scripting, you have the power to manipulate your form’s interactive controls to provide your users with a richer and more intuitive experience. ...

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