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Getting the status of unchecked checkboxes and radio buttons
Unchecked checkboxes and radio buttons are not submitted (as per standard HTML behavior),
so how to get the state of those checkboxes and radio buttons? A common approach to get the
state of unchecked checkboxes and radio buttons is to add a hidden field to the Form with the
same name as the checkbox or radio button, for example:
<input type="hidden" name="status_1" value="0" />
<input type="checkbox" id="status_1" name="status_1" value="1" />
When multiple fields with the same name are encountered, the previous value is overwritten.
This way the values for unchecked checkboxes and radio buttons can be processed easily.
Testing a Capture OnTheGo Template
A Capture OnTheGo (COTG) template will be used to create a form, that can be downloaded,
filled out and submitted using the COTG app. Before starting to actually use the template, you
will want to make sure that it produces a form that looks good and functions as expected. This
topic explains how to preview the form, and how to submit data and preview the submitted data.
Previewing the form
On a PC
A Capture OnTheGo template can be previewed on a PC in two different ways. Note that
Capture OnTheGo form elements will not be functional unless they are sent to a device.
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Within PlanetPress Connect Designer. You can open the Preview tab or the Live tab in
the Workspace. This displays the output HTML along with any variable data being added.
On the Live tab you can even fill out the form and submit it, and if the Get Job Data File on
Submit option is enabled (via the toolbar of the same name), the Designer will receive an
XML with the submitted data (see "Get Job Data File on Submit " on page403). However,
remember that COTG Form elements are only functional in the COTG app, so they won't
submit any data.
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Within the default browser on your computer. Click the Preview HTML button in the
toolbar. This opens your operating system’s default browser and displays the form in that
context.
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