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    Script recorder to script- Help!

    I have only been scripting for a short time so when I get stuck, I will use the script recorder to help me through. I know that sometimes you need to use pointers, etc to make a saved script from the recorder work for you along with other changes. I have been working on a Summarization and while it works fine from the summary card, after I record it with the script recorder and make the necessary changes that I think will work, it doesn't. I keep getting messages on the last command that say "Invalid summary field type" or "No such field", depending on how I change the actual command that tells it to do the summary operation.Here is the script from the recorder:

    tbl = table.current()
    sum.db = "monthly.DBF"
    sum.db_dd_delete = .F.
    sum.order = "ATTORNEY"
    sum.filter = "BETWEEN(BILLING_DATE,{06/01/2002},{06/30/2002})"
    sum.options = "I"
    sum.fields = 2
    sum.field1 = "Attorney"
    sum.code1 = 0
    sum.field2 = "Citylist->Price"
    sum.code2 = 1
    tbl.summarize()
    :DefaultBrowse_MONTHLY.activate()

    and here is my modified script:

    dim tbl as P

    debug(1)
    tbl=table.open("ameregl1.dbf")

    sum.db = "monthly.DBF"
    sum.db_dd_delete = .F.
    sum.order = "ATTORNEY"
    sum.filter = "BETWEEN(BILLING_DATE,{06/01/2002},{06/30/2002})"
    sum.options = "I"
    sum.fields = 2
    sum.field1 = "Attorney"
    sum.code1 = 0
    sum.field2 = "Citylist->Price"
    sum.code2 =1
    tbl.summarize()
    tbl=table.close()
    END

    I have tried many different combo's but cannot make it work as if run from the card. Note I do have a "debug" in it and this is how I determined where it's hanging up. Also, the table "Citylist.dbf" is another table that is part of the set. Should I try opening that also? I tried it before but it made no difference. I am extremely open to any suggestions. Thanks!!!
    Scott Naples
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    RE: Script recorder to script- Help!

    Scott,

    I think both the "Attorney" field and the "Price" field
    need to be present in the table from which the summary is
    being constructed.

    Be aware that when a script 'opens' a table AND that table is already open in the current session, Alpha Five assigns a new name to the second instance of the table. This will cause your script to fail, so run the script from a form that is not based on the table being summarized, or modify it further to get the name assigned by Alpha when it's opened again.

    -- tom

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      #3
      RE: Script recorder to script- Help!

      Tom,
      Thanks, I'll try it and see. I thought however by running the script the table wouldn't be actually open until called upon. I do realize that while utilizing a summary from the summary card, obviously both tables are open at that time since the summary is based upon the set. Thanks so much for some direction, I'll give it a try. By the way have a Happy Thanksgiving...Thanks again!!
      Scott

      P.S. Is there a way to write the script so the summary is based upon the set as opposed to one table?

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        RE: Script recorder to script- Help!

        Tom,
        I am such an idiot!!!! After asking that last question I realized instead of opening just the table, I should be opening the set. I replaced the name of the set with the name of the table and badda bing, badda boom it worked perfectly. Again though, thanks for the direction and helping me to see the forest through the trees.
        Scott

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