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    Disappearing info

    I have an unusual problem. After entering a record and all goes well I will go into that same record and try to add or edit any info to that child portion of the record then as soon as I try to add or edit all info disappears in that child record part of the set. This only happens in the form. If I got the the tables/set tab and bring it up I have no problem. I have tried other forms to that may have the same info in it and have the same problem. Any ideas?
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    RE: Disappearing info

    Is the form based on a single table or the set? If the set, make sure you have the proper linking field and/or link expression. Also, do you have any code on the form?

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

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      #3
      RE: Disappearing info

      The form is based on a set. The child records are a one to many set. All I am doing is going back into that particular record and doing an edit. As I said as soon as I do anything to that record then the info disappears in the child record portion of that record and only in the form.

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        RE: Disappearing info

        David,

        If you're editing the child table record through a form based on the table, and not through the form based on the set, it's possible to change the link field value, thereby causing the record to no longer be viewable on the set based form when it's later opened up.

        If you're editing the child table record through a form based on the set, you should try doing the same edits using the default form for the set. Does the same problem occur there? If not, that suggests there may be a problem in your custom form.

        We'll need more details from you in order to assist, I fear. A good way to shortcut this is to post a working copy of your database here, so we can see it. If this is an option, please include instructions (step by step and mouse click by mouse click) on how to trigger the behavior you're reporting.

        -- tom

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          #5
          RE: Disappearing info

          Thanks Tom for your response. The form is based on the set. To check I have looked to make sure that the link which is the invoice number is that same and it is. Whenever I go directly into the set at the tables/set tab I have no problem. By the way this behavior happens in more than one form based on that particular set. My database currently isnt huge but it isnt small either. I will see what I can work out.

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            #6
            RE: Disappearing info

            Here is what I am talking about. I am in the process of trying new things so disregard the basic look. It will get there! So my attatchment is here.

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              #7
              RE: Disappearing info

              Before this gets lost in alpha land does anyone have any idea why I am losing data in this particular case

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                #8
                RE: Disappearing info

                David,

                Two of the files in your zip file were corrupted somewhere along the way and could not be extracted.

                I could not find any instructions from you explaining how to see the specific problem you're describing

                Your set contains 4 child tables and 1 grandchild table.

                Your database contains a number of forms based on the set.

                Which form are you having trouble with?
                Which child record?
                What keystrokes or mouseclicks do we have to supply to be able to see the problem you're reporting?

                -- tom

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                  #9
                  RE: Disappearing info

                  I am sorry Tom. Try this again if you would. I left just the one form and you will see what I mean. If you go to the warranty calls form and try to edit some of the fields such as service performed or trouble reported you will see the info disappear. Thanks for your help.

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                    RE: Disappearing info

                    David,

                    Try moving the Appliance table fields off the conditional object, and then remove the conditional object from your form. This seems to solve the problem here.

                    I notice the form's filter expression matches the condition expression. I notice that the conditional object has only a single condition expression. Not sure whether either is significant to the problem you're seeing. Since the conditional object's sole condition matches the form's filter expression, the sole condition will always apply. Thus, the conditional object serves no purpose on this form. So I removed it, and discovered that the data entry problem you describe no longer occurs.

                    Hope this helps.

                    If you have other forms with more complex conditional objects, you might search for message threads discussing conditional objects and child tables or sets.

                    -- tom

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                      #11
                      RE: Disappearing info

                      Thanks Tom, I will look into it. I had changed the conditional area because of circumstances but later deleted some. Again, thanks.

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