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    #1

    Deleting drop down list items

    In A5V6 build 1555 2051 I am unable to delete a drop down list item from a field. I can replace it with a new item, but I can not leave the field blank. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

    Larry Ternowski
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    RE: Deleting drop down list items

    I just tried the experiment and had no problem with user defined list item entries. I could remove an item by deleting it (in Properties), making sure that the line ending CRLF was also deleted. Is this what you were using?

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      #3
      RE: Deleting drop down list items

      change your lookup rule to "allow any value"

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        #4
        RE: Deleting drop down list items

        I checked my field rules and the rules are set for allow any value.

        Thanks for the idea

        Larry

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          #5
          RE: Deleting drop down list items

          Larry:
          Is the field "Required"?
          Gabe

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            #6
            RE: Deleting drop down list items

            Edward,
            I should mention that this is happening in the browse mode as well as directly in the table entry mode.
            In the form mode I am able to delete the item.

            The field rule for the drop down is referencing a table. When I remove the option of "display as a drop down list", I am able to delete the data in the field.
            I use the delete key to delete unwanted items. I am not sure what you mean by "deleting it (in Properties), making sure that the line ending CRLF was also deleted".

            I have checked some other tables and have some that work as before so it could be something in my structure.

            Larry

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              #7
              RE: Deleting drop down list items

              I am not sure what you mean by is the field "Required".
              If you mean do I need to have a drop down list, the answer is that this is the most convienant way for me to select the field info that I need.

              Larry

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                #8
                RE: Deleting drop down list items

                Larry:
                Check the field rules under Data Entery: which options did you choose?
                Gabe

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                  #9
                  RE: Deleting drop down list items

                  Gabe, this is what I have under Data entry in the field rules for the field.

                  Required Not required
                  Mask Style No mask
                  Auto advance Not checked
                  Default mode No defaults
                  Skip Blank
                  Position cursor At end of text

                  I have yet to fully understand the position cursor field. This seemed to work in A5V4 but since then it is bizarre. It changed in V5 and it changed again in V6 and it did not get any better for me.

                  Larry

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                    #10
                    RE: Deleting drop down list items

                    Larry:
                    In the field rules, under Lookup, check the following boxes:
                    User can enter new records to lookup table
                    User can edit records records to lookup table
                    Now you should be able to leave the field blank.
                    Gabe

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                      #11
                      RE: Deleting drop down list items

                      Gabe, this does allow me to delete items, but I loose the drop down list that I like. I can click on the arrow on the right to display the records in the table however this is an additional step that is annoying.

                      The "display as a drop down list box" is what I prefer. I had this in V5 and I want it back in V6. It works in some of my browses for the same table but not in all. I tried duplicating the browse and building a new browse with the field in question and still it will not allow me to delete the data in the field.

                      I just noted that I can delete the field entry if I highlight it and use the cut funtion but the delete key will not work.

                      Larry

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                        #12
                        RE: Deleting drop down list items

                        I find it hard to picture what you are trying to accomplish. Can you post a picture?

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                          #13
                          RE: Deleting drop down list items

                          Larry:
                          ""I can click on the arrow on the right to display the records in the table however this is an additional step that is annoying.""
                          Under the Lookup tab, Auto popo up: choose pop up on enterance and that step will be eleminated.
                          Gabe

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                            #14
                            RE: Deleting drop down list items

                            Gabe, there is no difference if I set it for "popup on entrance" or "do not automatically popup". ???

                            If the display as drop down box list is not chosen, I end up having to go to a list and select the item.

                            After a few more hours of trying stuff, I discovered that the space bar will delete items.

                            I am now back in business where I can use the drop down list and delete entries in field using the spacebar.

                            Thanks for your help on this item.

                            Larry

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                              #15
                              RE: Deleting drop down list items

                              Edward, I am trying to use a drop down list based on a table to fill a field. The problem I was having is that the delete key would no longer delete an item in the field. This happened when I upgraded from V5 to V6.

                              I now have discovered that the space bar will delete field entries.

                              Thanks for your help

                              Larry

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