Setting a field value in Nextgen with Javascript

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Hey @BradStevens,

I believe it relates to the issue we discussed in this thread. I’ve just logged a ticket, so hopefully we’ll get answers as to whether it’s a bug or intentional, and whether there is a hidden method we can use.

Hi Team,
I’m trying to update an input value using JS using something like:
document.querySelector('input#view_11-field_38_street').value = '123 TEST ST';
This value does not persist when switching to another input on the form or submitting the form.
I can see using this new method Knack.page.getForm('view_11').getValues() that the value is not being updated after setting it via JS.
Here is a video I recorded recently from this forum thread to show you the behaviour.
2025-12-03, Knack, Next-Gen Input Change Via JS.mp4
I’m curious to know if it will still be possible to update input values using JS, or if there is another method that should be used. Thanks.

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