PARADOX COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


FORMS

   1.  Can detail forms have embedded forms?

       No.  Only a master form can have embedded  forms.    Check
       your  form  design   for  alternate  approaches  using  an
       intermediate table as the master.


   2.  I've entered several records  through  the  <E>dit option,
       but all I have is one record in my table.  Why?

       Check  your  key  fields.  If records with the same key(s)
       are entered, the newly  entered  record  will  replace the
       existing record with  the  same key(s).  Enter new records
       through the data entry option or through Coedit.


   3.  My embedded form does not bring up  information associated
       to records in the master form.

       Make  sure  the  data in linking fields in both the master
       and detail tables match.    That  is,  the fields have the
       same information,  not  just  the  same  structure.   (Ex.
       Smith vs. Smith)


   4.  I have a multi-table form that consists of multiple pages.
       Do I have to place a  field  from the master table on each
       page?

       Yes, as designed.  You must place a field from  the master
       form on each page.


   5.  Someone is currently using a  multi-table  form  to Coedit
       several tables.   I  want  to  Coedit  one  of  the tables
       included in the multi-table  form  but  cannot  access the
       table.

       The Coediting of a table is limited to one form at a time.
       You need to  either  use the multi-table form currently in
       use to modify the included table, or wait  until  the form
       lock is released from the table.


   6.  Can I print reports with my forms?

       No, the only way to get a printed copy of a form is to use
       the <Print Screen> key  on  the  keyboard,  or to create a
       report.












   7.  Why is my numeric field displayed as asterisks (*)?

       You  need  to  allow  for  three extra characters  of  the
       printed number.  For example,  if  the  largest  number is
       three  digits, six digits need to  be  specified.    Also,
       check   through   the   menu  options  <I>mage,  <F>ormat,
       <G>eneral or <F>ixed.


   8.  How do I place graphics characters on my form?

       Use the Alt key  in  conjunction  with the numeric keypad.
       (Ex.  Hold the Alt key and press 205 on the numeric keypad
       to place the Í characters.)


   9.  After a restructure, all  of  my  embedded forms have been
       removed from my master.  Why?

       This occurred because  you  changed  the  key  fields that
       established the link to the details.


  10.  Is there any way to format a calculated field on my form?

       No, as designed.


  11.  I am trying to use word wrap  in  the  form.    It  is not
       wrapping to the next line.  Why?

       You  need  to  reduce  the  field  display  through <F10>,
       <F>ield, <R>eformat in form design mode.
























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