I want to display text box based on dropdown list box [closed]

Question

I have entered in the drop down list box manually(new, old) and i have one text box under this drop down list box. If i select "new" only then the text box should display. for "old" should be disable. How can i achieve. it is very simple for experienced since i am newbie to infopath. please explain in details and as soon as possible if you can. Please guide me.

Answer 1

You must use InfoPath rules for this. But you must write two rules. One for display "old" and one for disable text box.

To display "old" in text box:

1- Click the dropdown box.

2- Find the "manage rules" menu on the ribbon and click it.(In the "intro" tab)

3- A new window will open, generally right side of the InfoPath form.

4- On the new window, select "action" from the dropdown menu. When you select it, it will create a template for your rule.

5- You must change the condition for your rule, it must work when "old" selected. So, click the rule condition. You must select your condition from here. Such as

MyDropDown equals 2 

"2" is the ID of your dropdown item. (I guess if the "old" value is the second value of the dropdown, you must choose 2, otherwise 1.) and click ok.

6- On the "add" dropdown menu in the rule, select "set item value". When u select this, a small window will open. On the first box, choose your textbox and second choose your dropdown and click ok.

To disable your text box:

1- Click your text box.

2- Do the 2nd-3rd items above.

3- From the "new" drop down menu select "style"(or like this, I do not remember what to write now). It will create a template for your rule.

4- Set our condition like above and then select "disable this item" from checkboxes below your rule.

Sorry for my bad English, hope this helps you.