returning a parameter from perl to js

I want to return a parameter that is being set in the js of perl and return it to the javascript that makes the callout to the corresponding perl script.
Pleased guide me on this

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milind

Can you please be little more specific?

kaalraa

I want to return a parameter that is being set in the js of perl and return it to the javascript that makes the callout to the corresponding perl script.
Pleased guide me on this

I think you yourself has made your life complicated. Better lay down your requirements... may be someone over here provide you an easy way out of your problem.

Pria

My requirement is that i want to retrieve the file attributes of size and type and set them in the dct.
I have tried using the FileSystemObject but that is creating a problem so another alternative was using a perl module to retrieve the corresponding values.But the issue with it is a seprate window opens altogether which is against our requirement.

So the crux of the matter is "retreiving the file attributes of size and type and automatically setting it in the dct".

i hope i am clear

iw_store

Specify what is your requirement clearly.

1. Requirement
2. How you tried
3. Where you need help

ISCBorisB

...But the issue with it is a seprate window opens altogether which is against our requirement.

What did you use to call Server, AJAX? If yes, use IWDatacapture.callServer instead. With this mechanism what you do on callback is 100% under your control

milind

My requirement is that i want to retrieve the file attributes of size and type and set them in the dct.
I have tried using the FileSystemObject but that is creating a problem so another alternative was using a perl module to retrieve the corresponding values.But the issue with it is a seprate window opens altogether which is against our requirement.

So the crux of the matter is "retreiving the file attributes of size and type and automatically setting it in the dct".

i hope i am clear

As sugested by ISCBorisB use IWDatacapture.callServer to execute ur perl script. It will be executed in a hidden frame so no issue of a pop-up window.
This script will write a javascript. Set the datacapture field's values through this javascript.
You may find sample code in documentation of formAPI/FormPublisher.