Stop User From Committing

[Genx]

Is there any way to stop a user from committing a record without pressing a submit button in the FM Client?

Probably know the answer to the question but... I'm just trying to avoid using global fields not that it will make a huge difference.

Cheers.

[Reed]

You could uncheck the "Save record changes automatically" checkbox in the layout setup dialog. Then users would have to click the save button.

[Genx]

Yeh, but then the dialog pops up... no way to attach a script to that (that i know of).

A plug in is acceptable here if someone can tell me how to set it up as a sort of "pre-commit" step...

[Stuart Taylor]

Here is a totally impractical and imperfect way of doing it...

LackOfCommitment.fp7.zip

[Genx]

Lol love the name, but what if they double click?

Suppose i could overlay the entire layout with a button, but that will give people seizures with the major inversion.

Anyone have any bright idea's (no pun intended )

Cheers guys.

[Stuart Taylor]

This'll do it... ;)

TotallyUncommited.fp7.zip

[Genx]

Yeh, but i'll have a seizure lol.

I guess no real alternative at this stage .

Guess i'll have to use globals. Spose i can live with that.

[David Jondreau]

The simplest way would be to set Validation by calculation to "0".

Then have your commit script contain a Commit Record step with the "Skip data entry validation" set. Your Custom dialog can say "Please use the Commit button".

[Genx]

You know what... that is not a bad idea... Good work David!

[Stuart Taylor]

Hey Genx,

This works on a mac (no seizure included), and its very very simple...

CommitMe.fp7.zip