Don't have a clue about the error message... I tried it by typing it in active perl, but did not try it with multiple records, which is probably the cause of the error.
Make the change suggested by Paul and see what happens.
Good Luck...
If it comes down to it, you can create a separate hidden field in the db that would keep a "short version" of the description by using javascript like this:
Code:
<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">
function shortDesc() {
document.form.ShortDescription.value = document.form.LongDescription.value;
}
</SCRIPT>
<INPUT TYPE="hidden" NAME="ShortDescription" VALUE="$rec{'ShortDescription'}" MAXLENGTH="50">
<INPUT TYPE="text" NAME="LongDescription" VALUE="$rec{'LongDescription'}" SIZE="35" MAXLENGTH="200" onChange="shortDesc()">
The only caveats, are:
1. Can you set "maxlength" in a hidden field? (don't do it in default.cfg or it'll throw out an error)
2. If you use the onChange event handler it may not set the value of the hidden field if the 'long' field is empty. You may have to use onKeyUp or something instead of onChange.
3. If maxlength on the 'short' field is set to less than that of the 'long' field will it cause a javascript error.
Anyway... good luck and I hope at least something works!
