Inserting Calculated Result

[kenneth2k1]

This is a rather simple question I'm sure someone will be able to answer.

I have an "Insert Calculated Result" step in my script that inserts a date in a field. When the script is executed, the field has the proper date in it, but it is selected for entry. I went in and unchecked "Allow Entry into Field" so that hopefully it would just display the date as I want it to immediately. However, even with this box unchecked, it still allows me to edit the field when the script is done. Does that make sense? When I unselect the field, the date format finally changes to the format I want, and doesn't allow me to enter the field again. How do I get it from initially allowing one to be in the field??

Thanks All

Ken

[Rumble Seat]

Easy. In version 4 or 5 use the Set Field script step. This sets the value of the field without interacting with it on the layout, which is what is happening in your description.

[kenneth2k1]

Thanks. I had avioded using it because I had tried to set field on a date field before, and it didn't work for some reason. It appears to work in this case.

Thanks again

Ken

[Rumble Seat]

The only reason for Set Field (DateField) not working, would be that you were trying to post non-date information to a date field, or in the wrong format (mm/dd/yyyy)? Anyway, glad it works.

[ January 25, 2002: Message edited by: Rumble Seat ]