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    I'm very new to databases and alpha five, and just created my first simple table and form. My problem is that as I enter data into a field on the form, it disappears when moving to the next field. In the browse window, all the information is there - what is happening in the form?

    Thanks

    Seth

    #2
    RE: data entry

    Both are "windows" for viewing the data in the underlying table. A browse allows you to view multiple records in something like a spreadsheet style. A form only displays one record at a time.

    "as I enter data into a field on the form, it disappears when moving to the next field" - I think you mean it disappears when moving to the next record.
    There can be only one.

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      #3
      RE: data entry

      Thanks Stan. What I don't understand is why the data doesn't remain in the field as I complete the record - I assumed that the fields would blank - to be filled - when adding a new record, not within the same record. I hope this isn't too confusing.

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        #4
        RE: data entry

        Seth,

        do you get the same behavior when entering a new record using the 'default form' for the table? (You get to the default form by right clicking on the table in the Alpha Five control panel).

        -- tom

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          #5
          RE: data entry

          Hi Seth,

          As you will experience, this forum is very willing to help new Alpha users like you.
          But to do so, we always need a clear explanation of the problem. Having to guess does not make it easy for us to offer a solution to your problems.
          For instance, fields and records are not the same.
          Of course you will know that, but your question gives the idea you don't. Do you get my picture ?

          It might be best to upload your table with the form to our forum so we can see for ourselves and give you the advice you need. Stan is one of the more respected forum users, but there are several others that will always be there to help you. Just zip your table directly from Alpha Five, and upload it. It will include your form automatically.

          Kind regards,

          Marcel

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            #6
            RE: data entry

            Thanks for the reply Marcel. I'm attaching the zipped file

            seth

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              #7
              RE: data entry

              Seth

              I don't know what is wrong with your form. It may have some corruption in it or you may be on an older version of Alpha.

              Please check for updates. From the help menu - Check for new version - Check Internet for new version.

              If it finds that there is a new version, then download it, save it, and then update your HOME version. Watch on the download page to be sure to get the latest HOME version. See attached image.

              I was able to generate a default form with Blue Contrast and have it work as it should. My guess is that you need a version update.

              Pretty painless.

              Hope that helps.
              Al Buchholz
              Bookwood Systems, LTD
              Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

              Occam's Razor - KISS
              Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
              Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
              When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
              "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
              Albert Einstein

              http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                #8
                RE: data entry

                Oops

                Meant to highlight the HOME version....
                Al Buchholz
                Bookwood Systems, LTD
                Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                Occam's Razor - KISS
                Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                Albert Einstein

                http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                  #9
                  RE: data entry

                  The website said that I have the most current build. Should I uninstall and reinstall?

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                    #10
                    RE: data entry

                    I changed the style to default, and it worked.

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                      #11
                      RE: data entry

                      Seth

                      Strange, it worked for me. Can you reset the style and have it work?
                      Al Buchholz
                      Bookwood Systems, LTD
                      Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                      Occam's Razor - KISS
                      Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                      Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                      When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                      "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                      Albert Einstein

                      http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                        #12
                        RE: data entry

                        Al,

                        I reset to the blue contrast, and it still works. Strange, because the two times I recreated it as new, it wouldn't work until I removed and then reapplied the style.

                        Thanks for your help

                        Seth

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                          #13
                          RE: data entry

                          Seth

                          What are the specs on your machine?

                          OS

                          Memory

                          Processor

                          Video card

                          Curious if something is there that might cause it.
                          Al Buchholz
                          Bookwood Systems, LTD
                          Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                          Occam's Razor - KISS
                          Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                          Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                          When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                          "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                          Albert Einstein

                          http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                            #14
                            RE: data entry

                            Al,

                            XP pro, 512MB, P4 2.8, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X

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                              #15
                              RE: data entry

                              Hi Seth,

                              Excuse me for not following up your problem.
                              We are 8 hours ahead here in Europe and the night just popped-up.... :-)
                              I see that it is solved anyway.

                              Regards,

                              Marcel

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