how to run a javascript function before saving record?

The essential question is: "Does your script require the value of the newly create [Recod ID#] from the add new record page?" If so I have a method called the Save and Do technique that will give you access to the newly created [Record ID#] value so that your script can use it. However, if you just want to run some script on the page that will respond to user events or execute just before the Save button is clicked you can just use the Standard Image Onload technique to get your script to load and execute. See:

Image Onload Technique
https://haversineconsulting.quickbase.com/db/bgcwm2m4g?a=dr&rid=294


For help with the Save and Do technique please contact me using the information in my profile.

Hi Dan,
Can you please help me understand how Save and Do is accomplished?

Can your save and do tech work on mobile? Mobile does not allow me redirect without saving, but there is no DoSaveAdd on mobile.

Hi Dan,
I too am interested in Save and Do technique. Basically I have table A where I would enter data in to fields, then I would like to have a button that saves the record, and preforms an add record function to  create a record in table B of the information put in table A. Then bring them back to the edit form where the populated fields are empty and they can repeat.

S>I too am interested in Save and Do technique ...
You want the Save and Scooby Doo Technique:
https://haversineconsulting.quickbase.com/db/bkjdxnw2x?a=nwr

https://haversineconsulting.quickbase.com/db/bgcwm2m4g?a=dr&rid=467

https://quickbase-community.intuit.com/questions/1298548
>how to run a javascript function before saving record?
BTW the original question asked for running code before the record was saved no after the record was saved. I am not sure that is what was intended but the Save and Do / Save and Scooby Doo runs the code after the record is saved.

Thanks Dan, I will take a look into this. My javascript is non-existent, but I believe I can figure it out with the assistance you provided.

Hi Dan, Sorry to bug you again. I managed to get the Scooby Doo technique to work. I was wondering if you have any resources that I could read to figure out how to write the java for adding a child record from fields in the parent.after it saves but before it reloads back to the edit form.

Thanks,
Anthony Lin

David, Kunpeng, Anthony, Dean> "how do save and do"?

Save and Scooby Doo
https://quickbase-community.intuit.com/questions/1298548

I managed to get the Scooby Doo technique to work.

You are in the club but your choice of verbs is a little week. How about:  I dominated the Scooby Doo technique.

If you are adding only one child and you have determined the [Record ID#] of the newly created parent record you can use this code:

$.post(dbidChild, {
  act: "API_AddRecord",
  _fid_6: rid,
  _fid_7: "I am a little teapot"
}).then(function(xml) {
  //any additional code
});

In the above fid=6 is the [Related Parent] field in the child and _fid_7 represents any additional fields you want to set values for in the child table.

If you wanted to add multiple child records you would use the method API_ImportFromCSV rather than makes multiple calls to API_AddRecord.

so lets say that adding the child is just one of several activities... how does one get the rid if the added child record?  Thanks for the help.