Script trigger to prohibit field modify?

[jasonwood]

Can script triggers be used to prevent fields from being modified?

I tried returning false (based on certain conditions) on keystroke, but it doesn't work with checkboxes and menus, and it doesn't prevent pasting.

If not, and I have to use the security settings, is there a way to customize the error message?

[Lee Smith]

Hi Jason,

This sound like what was discussed in this recent thread

http://fmforums.com/...-the-clipboard/

[cruijff]

I use this script to protect fields which cannot be set to "prohibit data entry modification" due to various reasons:

Beep

Show custom dialog ["Error!"; "This field is not modifiable!"]

Commit Records/Requests[skip data entry validation; No dialog]

Script triggers OnObjectEnter

[Aussie John]

You could change the field condition to not accept entry in Browse mode (use the Data Inspector>>Behaviour)

[Wim Decorte]

You would need the OnEntry event for this, and revert for the special field formats like check boxes and pop-up menus.  Keep in mind that events and the "browse mode" feature of the inspector is layout dependent.  If you forget them on a layout the users will still be able to change the field contents.

 

Record-level Access as set in the privilege set prevents it on deeper level.