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    #16
    Re: Strange problem with posted data

    Jeff, are you running this in exclusive mode, when everyone is off the system?
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      #17
      Re: Strange problem with posted data

      Jeff,

      Is the data correct in the master table immediately after the transaction table records are posted by the batch operation?

      Are you zapping the transaction table after each post? I ask because the operation seems to be re-posting all the records in the transaction table each time. Is it possible later post operations are changing previous field values because changes happen in the transaction table?

      Different idea: How are you specifying the "default" value in the master table? YOu're not using a calc field rule are you?

      -- tom

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        #18
        Re: Strange problem with posted data

        In the post.run_silent() operation, if the filter for the tables is blank you can omit it.

        The fields you are joining together, are they all character type and of the same length in both tables? If not you might want to include the alltrim() function to remove blank spaces or use the '-' instead of the '+'.

        You have the table.close() command following an error test that ends the script beforehand.

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          #19
          Re: Strange problem with posted data

          Originally posted by Tom Cone Jr View Post
          Jeff,

          Is the data correct in the master table immediately after the transaction table records are posted by the batch operation?

          Are you zapping the transaction table after each post? I ask because the operation seems to be re-posting all the records in the transaction table each time. Is it possible later post operations are changing previous field values because changes happen in the transaction table?

          Different idea: How are you specifying the "default" value in the master table? YOu're not using a calc field rule are you?

          -- tom
          Also remember that a post operation provides for expressions for the Master and Transaction table. So you can record on the transaction table when it was posted to the master table.

          That means that you filter the Transaction table to process only records that have not been already processed.

          Some what of an audit trail of what has happened.
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            #20
            Re: Strange problem with posted data

            Good point Al.
            I have a .t. or .f. flag to use when ignoring a post op to ensure the data is only applied once.
            However. This has been working for some time without problems?
            Maybe, maybe a just found out moment!
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              #21
              Re: Strange problem with posted data

              I am having that problem right now all the balances in previous balances are gone they were there then we had a corrupted table and corrected that and i just did not notice they were gone after that.
              and I can not get it to post again i really dont want to type in 475 records is there a step I am missing?

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                #22
                Re: Strange problem with posted data

                Karen, I have a process which "sweeps up" all entries and recreates the necessary balances.
                As systems are prone to failure, you might want to consider building something similar. It helps both the users and me to fix issues and incorrect values which have been entered.
                If you have the basic data - like all of the transactions - you should be able to create a separate table and run a posting operation on it. I recommend a separate table as you do not want to make matters worse.
                BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU START TWEAKING ANYTHING.
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                  #23
                  Re: Strange problem with posted data

                  Originally posted by karen choa View Post
                  I am having that problem right now all the balances in previous balances are gone they were there then we had a corrupted table and corrected that and i just did not notice they were gone after that.
                  and I can not get it to post again i really dont want to type in 475 records is there a step I am missing?
                  Karen

                  Is this a posting field rule?

                  If so, I usually have a process that blanks or zeroes out the posted to field (update operation) and then runs a posting operation to rebuild the proper data in the field.

                  I have that around just in case the data needs to be rebuilt.

                  You can also have a summary operation that builds a summary table and then verifies if the posted field is correct. Put the linking field and a summary field then build a set where the master table is linked to the summary table.

                  Always good to have a verification process.

                  edit: So either Ted is quick or I am slow...
                  Al Buchholz
                  Bookwood Systems, LTD
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                    #24
                    Re: Strange problem with posted data

                    I got bitten by part posts early on..
                    Oh, and users who entered but didn't post data even with the big red flag pulsing in the notification area.
                    Then they change the amounts, sanction credits, undo the credits and add the wrong amounts in.
                    I love it!
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                      #25
                      Re: Strange problem with posted data

                      I am posting to the file and it says the record are updated but I don't see any thing where it is supposed to be this is calculated field to a type in field

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                        #26
                        Re: Strange problem with posted data

                        You can't have a type in field AND have it calculated. One or the other.
                        If the field is in a table for a particular customer, the additions/subtractions should work OK if you reapply the rules.
                        Back up the data
                        Go to Field Rules
                        Reevaluate/reapply.
                        See what happens.
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                          #27
                          Re: Strange problem with posted data

                          no I am going from a calculated field in one table to a type in field in another table

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                            #28
                            Re: Strange problem with posted data

                            I have thoroughly tested the Post feature, taking the value of a Calculated Field in one table and ADDED that value to a different table.
                            What must be present is a corresponding KEY in both tables so that the posting operation finds the correct target. This key is not automatically created in a post operation.
                            Next problem. If you manually insert a missing key into the Target Table and re-evaluate the posting rule, you will not see any updates.
                            If you manually insert a missing key in the Target Table and then run a Posting Operation - not a Re-evaluation - you will see the results.

                            Depending on whether you want to ADD, REPLACE or SUBTRACT, that is what will happen so it's important to get that process correct.

                            What I'd try;

                            Copy the source and target tables somewhere safe where you can test this. Don't attempt it with live data!
                            Make sure that the source and target tables have the same key field. That will ensure that it is possible to create the link.
                            Empty the data field which contains the composite data in the target table, but leave the key alone.
                            Using the Operations feature, create a Posting Rule. Your MASTER table in this case will be your target table, the TRANSACTION table will be the source table.
                            Select which add/subtract/replace process you want. Save and run it. There will be a screen report showing how many transactions will be applied. If the numbers are different, you have mismatched keys.

                            Where there is a matching key, there will be an updated value.
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                              #29
                              Re: Strange problem with posted data

                              nope i tried everything and it does not work it keeps saying nothing is there to copy from

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                                #30
                                Re: Strange problem with posted data

                                See PM.
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