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    #1

    Can't edit records in a query.

    I don't understand. I ran a query [*any(ln,","] but I can't edit the records the query brings up. What am I doing wrong here?

    Ryan
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    RE: Can't edit records in a query.

    Ryan,

    What type of query, QBF, QBT, Query Genie or did you run a saved query? Did you run this from a form, default form or a default browse or a browse on a form? I don't know that any of this should make a difference but it might.

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

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

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      #3
      RE: Can't edit records in a query.

      Ryan,

      the syntax of your query looks wrong.

      Assuming 'ln' is the name of field in your table and
      assuming you want to find all records that contain
      a comma in the ln field, wouldn't it look like
      this:

      *any(ln,",")

      ???

      -- tom

      ps I haven't used *any() with punctuation symbols, like your comma. Will they work?

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        #4
        RE: Can't edit records in a query.

        I just went the 'operations' tab, clicked 'new,' 'Query Records,' chose my table, then chose, "go directly to the query card..." QBT I guess?

        Ryan

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          #5
          RE: Can't edit records in a query.

          That actually is what I used. I just put the whole expression in braces on my post just to show that it was kind of a side note.

          Yes, I can bring up records containing punctuation. My problem is I can't seem to edit them directly out of the query. After I close down the query, then go back and browse the table, I can edit them just fine. It's just kind of an annoyance, that's all.

          Ryan

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            #6
            RE: Can't edit records in a query.

            No, this is a saved query operation. If you do this from the control panel it should bring up the default browse for the table involved in the query.

            If you close that browse, and then open the default form for the same table the query will remain in effect.

            If you're trying to do this in one step we can help.

            -- tom

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              #7
              RE: Can't edit records in a query.

              Yes. I think that's what I'm wanting to do.

              When I run the query, I shows the records it found, but won't allow me to edit them. I have to close the query down, then browse the table (with the query still in effect) to edit the records. Is there a way for me to edit the records in a query as soon as it finishes running?

              Ryan

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                #8
                RE: Can't edit records in a query.

                Sounds like something else is going on.

                Has your default browse been set to readonly?

                Here, when I run a saved query operation the result set is displayed using the default browse for the table and immediate edits are possible.

                Describe, specifically, what you are doing, and what you are seeing.

                -- tom

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                  #9
                  RE: Can't edit records in a query.

                  I don't even know HOW to set my default browse to read only. If it is set to that, it wasn't me who did it.

                  Okay, here's exactly what I'm doing:

                  (I have a dbase file in the 'Tables/Sets' tab.)

                  From the Control Panel, I click the 'operations' tab, then the 'New' button. The 'New Object' window appears. At this point I choose 'Query Records' from the list, choose my table, then select 'Go directly to the Query card and define your own query operation.' Once in the Query card, I enter "LN" into the 'Field/Expression' column, and
                  *any(LN,",") into the 'Condition' column. When I click the run button (little lightning bolt), a browse window comes up with the records found in the query. When I try to edit them, it visibly changes, then when I take the cursor out of the field, it changes back. The only way I can edit these records is to close the query windows down, go to 'Tables/Sets' and browse the table from there (the query remains in effect).

                  I would like to be able to edit the records directly from the query if possible.

                  Ryan

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                    #10
                    RE: Can't edit records in a query.

                    Seems like I remember encountering this behavior but I'm not sure I knew what caused it. Is your query created against a table or a set? Is the ln field involved in any field rules?

                    Just trying to remember......
                    There can be only one.

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                      #11
                      RE: Can't edit records in a query.

                      Think I found it.

                      While in design mode for a query operation, before saving, the records can't be edited. If you save the operation and run it, either from the control panel or by code from a button, etc. the records can be edited.

                      Much like design mode for a new browse. While in design mode, the records can be manipulated by setting order and filter, but not edited. Once you save the browse and change to browse view, you can edit the records.
                      There can be only one.

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                        #12
                        RE: Can't edit records in a query.

                        Ryan,

                        I've confirmed Stan's findings here, using vers. 4.03.

                        After you define the query, save it. Then close the query builder. Then run the saved query by double clicking on it from the Operations tab of the Control panel.

                        -- tom

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                          #13
                          RE: Can't edit records in a query.

                          Ah, okay. That does seem to work. Thank you both very much for your help.

                          Ryan

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