Allow User to Copy without Modify

[rayh34]

Ok, I have a Indexed Text field that I want to keep the user from modifying. So I went to field behavior and unchecked allow entry in browse mode. But I want the user to be able to copy the contents of the field, so I created a copy button specifying that field. But copy button wont work if it cant go to that field. Tried several work arounds like creating an unstored calc field that would hide behind the copy button..lol But, not a real answer to the problem. Also, there is no validation on this particular field, and only want to lock this one field down, not the entire record or layout.

[Fenton]

An old trick, I can't remember who came up with it, set the Validation on the field, by calculation, 0. Not very pretty however. Useful for scrolling though.

Probably the best thing is to make the field non-enterable, but use a small script to copy it. Script steps override the Field Behavior entry settings.

Freeze Window

Copy [ Select; Field to copy ]

Commit Records

[rayh34]

Fenton,

That works fine. Dont mind using a script. like the fact that the "commit records" un-highlights the targeted field. And just want to confirm, that since no other fields are being set, that that command will not cause any other issues.