I no longer remember what adding a ":" to the Parameter 2 entry in RDesign does.
Example:
:MYSUB
MYSUB:
A refreasher would be appreciated.
I believe it causes the post subr to get called even on a null entry
further fiddling show subr gets called
1)initial record read
2)during data entry even if data field null
so I quess any time the field accessed
Right, but there was a difference between putting the colon before and after the call as I seem to dimly remember
Warren, My eyes must be going I didn't see the trailing :
unfortunate I dont ever remember seeing or hearing about this functionality. Sorry, Rich
Reading the Helps helps (the system I was working didn't have helps):
"A plus "+" sign placed after parameter 2 will force the program to be called even when a record has not been changed. ExampleCHECK.STATUS+
A colon ":" placed after the value will call the program during the display of an existing record as well as when it is prompted for. This would allow you to modify "on the fly" information in the record for external viewing. Example {DO.IT}:"
There appears to be no difference in functionality placing the colon before or after.
Help file?????, I dont see no stinking help file. gee 99% of the systems I supported over the years didnt have help for rdesign.
I guess the original var's removed help since they thought no one would ever need it.
fortunately I still have access to one account I havent touched in years and what did I find? yes the help file. I think I'll print it out so I can easily reference it over a cold one.
I'm sure glad you found the answer
thanks, Rich