Unable to enter data into a field in portal

[PatriciaW]

I can enter data into the first field of the first row of my portal but I cannot enter data into the first field of the subsequent rows (although I can enter data into other fields in the subsequent rows.) I have also tried this in a script and the behaviour is the same.

Any idea what causes this?

[RalphL]

What is the first field? What type field? Is the field set to allow data entry?

[PatriciaW]

Ralph,

I just did a test and it appears that my script is putting data into the field (1st field 2nd row) even though I cannot see or modify it. The field is a text field, and I understand that since I can put data into the first row that I should be able to put it into the second row. Is there anywhere that I can tell it that I can't do that?

Pat

[RalphL]

Can you post a clone or a copy of your file? Then we could see what is going on and maybe find an answer.

[PatriciaW]

Which file do you want? I have separated the data file and the UI.

[RalphL]

Send enough so we can see the problem.

[PatriciaW]

I'm attaching a stripped down version of two files. The User Interface layout (ClientUI) and the data file (ClientData). The problem is with the portal in the top right. If you create a new client, it will only permit you to enter data for contact type on the first line. Script 4 - New client is used to set up this record and then it performs script which inserts two records into the first two portal rows.

Thanks

Pat

Testfiles.zip

[RalphL]

I looked at your files. You are goiing to hate this answer. Make the field 2 pixels shorter and move it 2 pixels to the right. It looks like the field is outside the portal. Maybe just one pixel but enough.

[PatriciaW]

Ralph.

I love the answer. I probably was trying to be too precise in my positioning ... and that would explain why it worked earlier. I was about to say that it did not explain why it only happened on the following fields but then I realized what you were saying.

Live and learn,

Pat