change timestamp entry in log

[hpw]

i have a contact db solution with contact and contact log tables. usually one does make an entry, adding a new log and the log already comes with a timestamp of the creation date.

now we have to enter manually a large list of entries, especially log entries made on paper during the last 6 months

so: how can i override the timestamp entry in the log? The best solution would be: adding a new log record the timestamp enters automatically but the typing person could still change the field data.

thnx....

hans

[bcooney]

Do you have write access to the timestamp field? Do you have admin access? The field is probably set up as an auto-enter timestamp on record creation, and set to not allow entry in browse mode. If you can, log in as admin to change the field behavior setting.

[Lee Smith]

Hi Hans,

I agree with Barbara to a point. However, if you don't have Admin access, and abilities, you should contact the developer, and explain what you have ran into. They may want to alter the current field, and then again, maybe not. If it were my file, I add a Modification Field.

Also, when I see a large backlog of impute to be done, I create an Audit trail.

HTH

Lee