preventing entry into a field

[tirtza]

Once data has been entered in a field, I would like to restrict entry into this field except for one specific person. How can I do this? I am aware that I can write a script that checks the user and permits edit based on who it is but how do make the script run when they enter into the field?

[falkaholic]

Use field validations.

In the define fields, open the Options for the field, then click the validation tab. Then use the 'validate by calculation' checkbox. Then have a calculation like this:

if( Status(currentGroupName)="Allowed guy", 1, 0)

[tirtza]

thanks- that would work if i only wanted "allowed guy" to enter data into the field, however, I want anyone to be able to enter data into the field and then once something is entered only "allowed guy" can edit it. any ideas?

[djgogi]

Disallow entry into field and attach the script to it

if( Status(currentGroupName)="Allowed guy" or isEmpty(theField))

Go To Field [theField]

end if

Dj

[EddyR]

A way to allow for conditional modifications is to have a second field with an auto-enter value of the first field. Field1, field 2: auto-enter = field1. Then you could allow for modifications only if

field1 = field2 or Status(CurrentMode) = 1 or user =...

[tirtza]

how to i attach a script to a field?

[Fitch]

How to attach a script to a field:

First, create your script. Then, in layout mode, select the field, then choose Format - Button..., click Perform Script, and choose your script from the list.