Kasei Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I am currently building a database in FileMaker 6 and I have created a Layout with a repeating field. Is there a script that would allow me to restrict the information entered into the field? For example the field repeats 10 times allowing the user to enter data each time. I would like to lock the field after information has been entered. To be more specific once the user enters data into a field they can not change it and will have to go to the next field. Hopefully this paints a decent picture of what I am trying to do. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Kasei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbg2 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 To restrict access to the field simply don't allow the field to be entered. Create a global field to hold the data and use a script to enter the data from the global into the actual field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasei Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) Forgive me for making this difficult, but how would I restrict someone from entering data into the field and what script would I use to pull the data in from the global field? Thanks for your help in advance. Edited April 4, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 You'd be much better off using a portal and related file instead of the repeating fields. To disallow entry into a field, go into layout mode, select the field, choose Field Format from the Layout menu, and uncheck "allow entry into field". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasei Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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