Check boxes won't stay checked

[TheresaAK]

My problem is not the layout of the check boxes, that has been thouroughly discussed, but that they will not stay checked.

I have three different fields in my solution that are all having the same problem. To get around layout issues (another field needs to line up horizontally with the value list and check box) I have multiple copies of the field, each with a one-item value list. The problem is after the first box is checked and submitted a second item can be checked but on submit the check is removed. In some instances, previously checked boxes will be unchecked after submit as well. Of course it works perfectly in FMP 8, just not in IWP. I don't know if it is a factor but all fields are within a tab control.

Thanks for any assistance you can offer.

[PatMonks]

Hi Theresa,

I am sorry that I don't have more definite information on this, but I do recall having recently seen a technical note that cautions against using multiple instances of the same field on a layout with IWP 8. I would guess that when the user hits "Submit" that all three instances are sent but only the last one in the series actually gets used. Or something like that. Anyway, I heard it's a bad thing.

It may be that you would have to end run the situation by using separate fields for each variable.

[TheresaAK]

Thanks for the response. I'm afraid you are right. There doesn't seem to be a reliable way to allow the selection of multiple values in a single field in IWP. Does custom web publishing handle this any better?