Newbie question about Global fields?

[barracudaxxx]

Is it necessary for a global field to be present in a layout for it to function? I thought global fields can still store a value even if they are not present in the layout. But when I deleted the global fields from the layout, my script wouldn't work properly anymore. My intention was to hide the global field. Can somebody enlighten me on this?

Thanx,

Chard

[Reed]

Some types of script steps, like copy/paste, or insert calculated result, require that the field be on the current layout. Try using set field () instead, which doesn't require this.

Dana

[barracudaxxx]

Oh I see.. Thanks, I did use a copy and paste script step in getting a value from a portal row.

Chard