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    parentform.commit() weird problem

    I have used Alpha 5 for many years and have successfully created many forms to enter data. Now I have a problem that I have never encountered before. I am working on a very simple database to create mailing lists. The primary table contains only names and addresses. I have a form to enter names and addresses. Should be simple! One of the buttons on the form is to enter data and then enter a new record. The code attached to the button is simply: parentform:commit(), parentform.close(), form.view [same form to enter another record]. However I have to click the button three times before commit occurs. I am unable to find anything wrong with the form or table so I deleted the form and created a new one. Same problem with the new form. I can't figure out what is happening. The many similar forms I have created in other databases require only clicking the button once to commit the record. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as this is driving me crazy!

    #2
    Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

    can you not use topparent.commit() topparent.new_record() and see if it works better instead of closing and opening the form?
    thanks for reading

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      #3
      Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

      Just to clarify: It does not matter what code comes after the .commit(). It takes one click to get there and three clicks for the .commit() to execute!

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        #4
        Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

        We'll need a sample table uploaded to this thread to recreate the problem.
        Al Buchholz
        Bookwood Systems, LTD
        Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

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        When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
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          #5
          Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

          Per request a portion of the primary table is attached.

          (I removed your attachment since it contained names and addresses.)
          Last edited by Al Buchholz; 01-31-2017, 11:53 AM.

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            #6
            Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

            Originally posted by Arlen View Post
            Per request a portion of the primary table is attached.
            Thanks for posting a sample.

            I didn't notice that you have not mentioned the version of Alpha that you are using.
            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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              #7
              Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

              Originally posted by Al Buchholz View Post
              Thanks for posting a sample.

              I didn't notice that you have not mentioned the version of Alpha that you are using.

              Also, sending just the dbf is not enough. We need the support files that go with it so we can see everything that is going on.

              ie a form and the tables field rules...
              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: parentform.commit() weird problem

                Arlen

                Please zip the table from the control panel and attach to this thread.

                If you have too much data, then duplicate the table and objects, then delete most of the data, pack, and then zip the new table.

                We really need to see what you are doing.
                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: parentform.commit() weird problem

                  Using version 10

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                    #10
                    Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

                    entire database attaches (partial dbf table) . Access DBA vai "admin" password
                    Attached Files

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                      #11
                      Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

                      Please provide a quick step by step of what to do.
                      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: parentform.commit() weird problem

                        Originally posted by Arlen View Post
                        The code attached to the button is simply: parentform:commit(), parentform.close(), form.view [same form to enter another record]. However I have to click the button three times before commit occurs.
                        What if you replace the close and reopen of the form found on the 'Add Another Address' button with this: (this uses your onactivate code insteadof doing all of the work of closeing and re-opening the same form. Which I'm assuming is to call your onactivate event.??)

                        Code:
                        topparent.Commit()
                        'parentform.Close()
                        '
                        'form.view("mail_info")
                        parentform.New_Record()
                        parentform:record_entered.value=date() ' since this field is hidden on the form, you could also accomplish this with a field rule default value.
                        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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                          #13
                          Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

                          Instructions for Al: on main menu select "Enter Address". Fill all fields. Then select either "Save and Exit" or "Add Another Address". When I do this on my desktop pc using the full software I must click three time to execute the code. On my laptop with only the runtime engine the results are identical. I haven't tried it recently but I think if only some of the fields are filled the code executes with only one click. (Probably a clue but I couldn't determine the cause). Once in a while it worked with just two clicks.

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                            #14
                            Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

                            Arlen

                            Has this been resolved by changing the code as described?

                            Wondering minds are interested. Especially before the weekend hits and all is forgotten...
                            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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                              #15
                              Re: parentform.commit() weird problem

                              Per a previous post changing code after .commit() or no code after .commit() requires three clicks to execute .commit()

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