Hey,

I am also a newbie and attempting to do something similar.

1st step is for you create a custom s-control with the following code:

<script language="JavaScript">
function redirect() {
var url = "/a07/e?retURL=%2F{!Listing__c.Id}"+
"&00N70000001xm30={!Listing__c.Name}";
parent.frames.location.replace(url);
}
redirect();
</script>

In this script "a07" is like a ID for the object you are creating. You can find this by selecting the custom object tab and then click "new".  Then look at the URL. eg:
https://na5.salesforce.com/a07/e?retURL=%2Fa07%2Fo

the code for the object should be after ".com/"

"retURL=%2F{!Listing__c.Id}" bit lets you return to the Listing you were viewing after you've saved the Listing.

"&00N70000001xm30" is the id for input field in the Offer page. To get these go to the create new Offer page and choose view source. The ID's will show up. "{!Listing__c.Name}" is the field from Listing you want to pass to the Offer object.

What you'll have to do is to create a custom button and call it "Convert Listing". Choose "s-Controls" as a source.

It's not exactly a conversion, but it does pass information through. I'm having trouble with picklists though. i cannot seem to pass the value of picklist fields from the details page.

Hi,

Thanks for your quick reply. I really appreciate it.

Wow!!! By new, I mean new, haha :smileyhappy: I've created custom objects, but have never dealt with S-Controls and really know nothing of programming.

However, I studied your post and understood all the logic behind it. I did everything as you detailed:

I created a custom S-Control with the following info:

<script language="JavaScript">
function redirect() {
var url = "a01/e?retURL=%2F{!BLUE_Listings__c.Id}"+
"&00N50000001mEYO={!BLUE_Listings__c.Name}"; 
parent.frames.location.replace(url);
}
redirect();
</script>

Then I created a custom button at the listing layout, but when I do click on it I get a message URL No Longer Exists

Any idea of where I could be going wrong?

Thanks so much for your input!!