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Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

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    Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

    This is a puzzeler. Wierd things are happening.

    Two table, one set database. Report is based on the set. Now the wierd stuff.

    I entered this expression into the Report's Detail Properties filter:

    between(Income->Date,Var->Askd_Enter_Begin_Date,Var->Askd_Enter_End_Date)

    Click the expression button and:

    Sometimes get the message, Invalid Field Value.

    Sometimes the prompt for the end date pops up before the prompt for the begin date.

    Sometimes can click OK the end date prompt pops up before the begin date prompt.

    Sometimes the above expression is typed in letter by letter with the above results. Sometimes it's type in and it works with no hangups.

    Sometimes the above expression is copied in from another report, sometimes it works and sometimes any one of the above happens.

    Most the time, it shows only records for the year 1998 rather than '91 - '00.

    Once I got it to show all records but that stopped.

    I've packed the tables, ran scan disk (no errors), even tried kissing the computer. It didn't like that either. Hmm, maybe I forgot a breath mint! I did brush my teeth. What more does it want??

    If you've followed my previous post, you're somewhat familar with the situation. Stan (Bless his heart)finally got the files I zipped to him, straighted out. I tried what he did (all but the update operation as I couldn't figure out how to apply the Remspecial, I'm tired).

    I could copy his zipped files but I would like to know what's causing the problem. I'm afraid if I don't, it could crop up again and when this little gem is deployed, I don't need it going 51-50 (crazy).

    Does Alpha have a program that anaylizes databases, finds bad expressions or whatever? Or is there a software program that will do this?

    Thanks for any and all suggestions.

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.
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    #2
    RE: Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

    Kenn,
    The invalid field rule message shows up when the ask variables are still empty and the expression won't evaluate. I've found ask variables more reliable when used with > and

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      #3
      RE: Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

      Ohlen,

      Thanks. Yes, I knew that but just hadn't experienced how unstable it is. Perhaps that's the reason for the incomplete data as well. Will try it with a form.
      ken
      TYVM :) kenn

      Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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        #4
        RE: Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

        Ken,

        The update was done with Operations, New, Update, use the genie, General, assign a calculated value to a field, choose one of the two case number fields, expression is remspecial(same field name in quotes), other fields no, all records.

        Have a good weekend.
        There can be only one.

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          #5
          RE: Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

          Stan,

          I was close but not quite close enough.

          I had PrintShop v10 on my machine and it was locking up all the time. It finally wouldn't load so I uninstalled it. Perhaps this may have had some effect on things. Who knows?

          A computer DOES have a mind of it's own! Just when you think you've got it figured out, the rules change. Sounds familiar? But, alas, after nearly 35 years, it's the rule changing that keeps things interesting.

          Thanks,

          kenn
          TYVM :) kenn

          Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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            RE: Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

            Just like women.

            I told this story for many years, just remembered it.

            Early in our marriage, my wife asked me to rearrange the furniture in the bedroom. Puzzled, I asked her in which direction she wanted the bed moved, assuming she wanted more room to one side or the other.

            "Up", she said. She wanted a little more space underneath the bed so the storage units she had purchased would slide in easily.

            So I did with some minor carpentry.

            Today is our twenty-eighth wedding anniversary.

            The rules they are a changin', constantly.
            There can be only one.

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              RE: Wierd, Wierd, Wierd Happenings!

              Yah Stan and we MEET the challenge. But what a challenge it is at times. Frustrating but fun. (At least for me!)

              kenn
              TYVM :) kenn

              Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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