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    Object does not exist error

    On my Menu, I have button8 which activates the "on push" event which opens the form DCS Stmt. Until recently it worked properly, but now gives me an error "The Object ':DCS_Stmt does not exist. I would like info to correct this problem. Thank you.
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    RE: Object does not exist error

    Dwain,

    We might need more information in order to be able to assist you better with a possible resolution. With the information you provided the only thing that catches my eye is that you mention 'form DCS Stmt' and the error says DCS_Stmt ... do you have a space in the form name or anywhere in your code?

    If this is not your issue perhaps you can give us the OnPush event code that you are using and/or a copy of the db with steps to duplicate the error and we may be able to find a resolution for you.

    Thanks
    Cheryl
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      #3
      RE: Object does not exist error

      If, prior to clicking the button, you have already opened the form, the program will try to open a second instance of the form, which will be DCS Stmt0 (note the zero on the end). Since you don't have a form with this name, you'll get the error.

      By the way, as Cheryl mentioned, you should be aware of any spaces in your names. It is generally preferable to NEVER use spaces in names for forms, scripts, indexes, field names, etc. The spaces can sometimes muck things up.

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        #4
        RE: Object does not exist error

        I did have DCS Stmt as a form so I renamed it DCS_Stmt and it still gives the same result. There is a method of checkding the Object name, but I've forgotten how I did that. Can you refresh my memory?

        Dwain

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          #5
          RE: Object does not exist error

          For example, the following command tests if a form called Customers is already open. If not, it opens the form. If it is open, it gives focus to the form.

          if (is_object(":customers")) then
          'form is open
          :customers.show() 'show the form
          :customers.activate() 'give focus to the form
          :customers.restore() 'restore window size in case
          'user minimized window
          else
          :form.view("customers") 'open the form
          end if


          or

          The following script tests to see if a form called "customer" has been loaded. If not, it loads the form.

          p = obj(":customer")

          if (.not. is_object(p)) then

          :form.view("customer")

          end if
          There can be only one.

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            #6
            RE: Object does not exist error

            The table is NOT open prior to using my Menu. Using your first instance script it opens it without error, but my button8 event still gets the error. I need more help.

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              #7
              RE: Object does not exist error

              I am zipping my Database to you. Hope you can find and correct the problem.
              It should open up to my Menu, then click on View Chgs/Payts. The error will appear.

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                #8
                RE: Object does not exist error

                Are you working on the dababase I zipped to you?
                Dwain

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                  #9
                  RE: Object does not exist error

                  What am I doing wrong? I've zipped the database to Cheryl, but I'm getting no response. Can someone please help.

                  Dwain

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                    #10
                    RE: Object does not exist error

                    Your action scripting sequence tries to maximize the DCS_Stmt form before it is opened. That's what is throwing the error.
                    There can be only one.

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