I have a popup list that I want to populate other read only fields…

Question:
on a form based on the selection. I tried this two ways:

1) Using the validate method. This worked when the value was changed but not when scrolling through the queried records of the form.

2) Creating a subform with the popup as the master column. This worked for updating the fields while scrolling through records but would not allow the popup value to be changed because a detail record existed.

What is the easiest way to do this?

Answer:
It depends on what functionality are you trying to implement? Forexample, if you want to populate other fields when a user selects avalue in a pop-up list.

You will have to implement the same functionality for theChgCurrentRec() method of the repeater and the PostChange() method ofany of the pop-up lists you want.

When you want to use the same functionality from multiple methods,you may want to define a user-defined method and call it frommultiple places to reduce your potential maintenance problem.

devxblackblue

About Our Editorial Process

At DevX, we’re dedicated to tech entrepreneurship. Our team closely follows industry shifts, new products, AI breakthroughs, technology trends, and funding announcements. Articles undergo thorough editing to ensure accuracy and clarity, reflecting DevX’s style and supporting entrepreneurs in the tech sphere.

See our full editorial policy.

About Our Journalist