Validation problem?

[Gogargirl]

Hmmmmm.....

I've got a dbase where the records are people. There is text field called CODE into which, when required, the user can input an alphanumeric code (which gets used for all kinds of other things). The text field has a Strict, Unique validation. Fine.

The problem occurs when I want to create a new record. The easy way is usually to duplicate an existing record where 80 per cent of the contact details are the same, and then just change the name and any other relevant data. But doing this duplicates the CODE field exactly, and no error message shows up indicating that it's no longer unique - even with the cursor in the field, or having just clicked out of it. This is a bit dangerous for my purposes...

[PinnWal]

Alison-

Instead of manually duplicating the record, do it via Script. Then end the script with a dialog that goes something like this...

Duplicate Record

Clear Field (CODE)

Goto Field (CODE)

That should accomplish what you're trying to do. Hope it's helpful...