Create default value for Expected Close Date Field

[grecstar]

Hello I'd like to create a specific default date for the Expected Close date required field in Opportunities.
Any idea? I am an extreme newbie, so please detail all steps and files to edit.
thank you

[crmsiva]

Hi

Use view.edit.php to fill default value for the fields in edit view.

Copy modules\Opportunities\views\view.edit.php to custom\modules\Opportunities\views\view.edit.php and make the changes.

[grecstar]

thanks for your response, ok I copied the file and am ready to edit...
What is the syntax for creating a default value in the view.edit.php file? I don't see any other default values in this file that I can copy the syntax
thank you

[sandeeplakshmi]

Add a small script to the js section in the view.edit.php

var today = new Date();
document.getElementsByName('date_closed')[0].value = '0'+today.getMonth()+'/0'+today.getDay()+''+today.getFullYear();


you need to work on the date function to get proper format of the date to be filled in the date closed section.


-Sandeep Lakshmi
Be hungry!! Be Foolish!!!

[grecstar]

Thanks Sandeep! I've made this work. You've saved me once again!
You have my vote for President if you choose to run.

[sandeeplakshmi]

I am from INDIA and i cannot do that. anyways many thanks for your appreciation!!!

-Sandeep Lakshmi
Be Hungry!! Be Foolish!!!

[epurple]

I must be stupid, but didnt work for me

where exactly should i insert the "today" lines of code? i tried few places but no luck...

thanks