Solved

Set number variable control default to empty rather than 0 in task form

  • 27 April 2016
  • 8 replies
  • 207 views
B
Badge +2

I have a Nintex Workflow for Office 365 workflow with several task forms, many of which contain numeric controls that are used in calculations. For security purposes, I want to point these controls to variables rather than list columns.

 

However, when I try to point a control to a Number variable, the default value is 0, even though in the control settings, the default is blank. I want the field to show up empty so people don't have to remove all the 0's and replace them with valid numbers.

 

Any suggestions on how to make a number control default to blank without tying it to a list column?

icon

Best answer by xMikeX 27 April 2016, 16:42

View original

8 replies

X
Userlevel 5
Badge +12

By numeric control, do you mean a textbox set to type number?   If not, can you post a screen shot of what you mean.  Thanks!

B
Badge +2

Thanks for the reply, Mike.

I created a workflow variable of type “Number.” Then, in my task form, under form controls > Workflow Variables, I dragged the variable I created into the form.

If you still need a screenshot, let me know.

Brad

X
Userlevel 5
Badge +12

I haven't tested to see if there is a way to force a numeric var to be blank, but I'm assuming you are seeing the 0 because its being set as a default behind the scenes which means you probably won't be able to change that.   What you could do though is use text variables instead which will allow for blank and then convert the text values to numeric.  You could also put some validation to make sure numeric values are entered.    Not sure if there is any other work around as I haven't had a chance to dig into it too much.


Thanks

P
Badge +11

How about executing some JavaScript after document.ready?

Haven't tested it myself but some rather simple NWF$('#'+myId).val("") could do the trick.

Regards

Philipp

B
Badge +2

Thanks for the suggestion. Making it a text variable seems to do the trick and my calculations still work. I'll tinker with validation as well since non-numeric data will break the workflow, but at least this resolves the issue I raised.

S
Badge +3

How do you do exactly the opposite? On new, my number fields do display 0, as was set up in List Settings. But on display, there are blanks, and I need zeros. I tried Set a default and Use the pre-set default, they are still blank.

X
Userlevel 5
Badge +12

Hello,

In the textbox on the form you should be able to set a default of 0, just tried this and it works (single line of text connected to type text in list).

Mike

S
Badge +3

I need it to become a text "0" field only on display. Otherwise, I need the fields for calculation. Please help!

Reply


View our Community Site Map

Nintex Community Sitemap
Terms & ConditionsCookie settings