How do I make a button visible from a macro?

[David_Ssc]

During the processing of an add data form I am using a macro to determine based on the data entered whether a button should become visible. The button is named “bSODb”. The code that I am using is includes the following (triggered by a different button):

	Me = oEvent.Source.Model.Parent
	Button = Me.GetByName("bSODb")
	ButtonCtrl = ThisComponent.CurrentController.getControl(Button)
	Msgbox ButtonCtrl.isVisible()
	ButtonCtrl.setVisible(True)
	Msgbox ButtonCtrl.isVisible()

The outcome of both Msgboxs is False, the button does not display, nor does it produce an error. What am I missing? (LO 5.2.7.2, OSX 10.12.5) Thanks.

[peterwt]

I believe it should be -ButtonCtrl.Visible = True or False

[David_Ssc]

This solution doesn’t change the Visibility nor generate an error message (The Msgbox after executing this command is still False).

[Ratslinger]

You are trying to change the visibility in the View and it should be in the Model. This will work:

    Me = oEvent.Source.Model.Parent
	Button = Me.GetByName("bSODb")
    Msgbox Button.EnableVisible
    Button.EnableVisible = True
    Msgbox Button.EnableVisible

If this answers your question please click on the (upper left area of answer).

[David_Ssc]

Perfect! Lots to learn with a new package. Thank you.