I have a new database that I'm trying to replace data in a field from within a script. It is a very simple replace-all function, or so I thought. The message is "The previous script step, "Replace", could not be completed because it restores an invalid request. Do you wish to continue?"

The command completes normally if I use the manual method or the script method with dialog. It will generate the message if I try to automate the task with no dialog.

Please help . . . Chris

Make sure your specification for replace is correct and that the field you are replacing is on the current layout when the script is run. This is required.

-bd

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Originally posted by Detroit Chassis:

I have a new database that I'm trying to replace data in a field from within a script. It is a very simple replace-all function, or so I thought. The message is "The previous script step, "Replace", could not be completed because it restores an invalid request. Do you wish to continue?"

The command completes normally if I use the manual method or the script method with dialog. It will generate the message if I try to automate the task with no dialog.

Please help . . . Chris

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I want to enter a word of caution about the use of the Replace command. Be especially careful what you're doing. You can toast an entire set of data in a file if you don't.

Also, in a multiuser situation, you must trap for a particular record's being locked during this process. The replace will fail on that record if it is locked.

HTH

Old Advance Man