Insert file - Browse dialogue not showing

[rzn8]

I have a seemingly simple problem with an insert file script not functioning. When I click the button the OS browse file dialogue doesn't pop up. I guess you could say - nothing happens.

One important note is that the container field is tied to a related table. For example I have a form from one table called publishers. On that form is a container field from another properly related table called Documents. Using this setup the context ( right click ) dialogue doesn't even show the typical "insert" options.

As a test I added the field to the "publisher" table directly and altered the script to insert into the publisher field and it works fine.

I'm a relatively new developer but I have no idea why something as simple of this wouldn't be working. I've got an export file script that is working perfectly - dialogue pops up no problem. Ideas?

Edited May 1, 2008 by Guest

[comment]

Nothing is going to happen, unless you either specify the target field in the script step, or put your cursor in a container field before calling the script.

[rzn8]

One important note is that the container field is tied to a related table. For example I have a form from one table called publishers. On that form is a container field from another properly related table called Documents. Using this setup the context ( right click ) dialogue doesn't even show the typical "insert" options.

As a test I added the field to the "publisher" table directly and altered the script to insert into the publisher field and it works fine.

[comment]

I don't think it should matter if the container field is related or local - as long as it is on the current layout and activated. The context menu works for me equally well for both.

[rzn8]

I may need to send my solution to you to see what I'm seeing because it is very definitely not allowing for selection if it is a related table.. strange. I'm sure it's a simple fix, though I don't know what it is. I've temporarily added the file container field to the native table so I can move on but would be very interested in why I ran into the problem..

[comment]

You can post your file here. Preferably a copy with all non-essential parts deleted.