I've created a function to add support for the HTML placeholder attribute. You can use it to include some extra helpful text in input fields:
It's real simple to use - just include a call to the function in an onLoad script with the name of the field/variable and the text you want displayed:
u_addPlaceholderAttribute('short_description', 'Enter a short description of the problem');
I've tested it in Chrome, Firefox and Opera on Windows 7 and it works. Of course it does not work in current version of IE, but it does work in the upcoming IE 10.
Here's the script:
function u_addPlaceholderAttribute(variableName, hint) {
try{
var fieldName = g_form.getControl(variableName).name.toString();
if (Prototype.Browser.IE) {
fieldName.placeholder = hint;
} else {
$(fieldName).writeAttribute('placeholder', hint);
}
} catch(err) {}
}
I've also attached it as an XML export of the function - just remove the ".txt" extension and import it into your instance.
You still have it running on the Catalog Item table. Instead of a "normal" Client Script, go to your Catalog Item and there should be a Client Scripts related list on the form. If not, you'll have to add it. Then create a new onLoad Catalog Client Script:
I'm with ya now! I always forget about the catalog client scripts vs. the catalog item client scripts! Still learning how much I don't know
You mean this guy; which I will add as a related list, right?
