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Hi Richard. I have blocked users to edit fields by using allowedits = false. However there is a specific field which always must be available (yes/no-field). Is there a way to do this with allowed edits false or must I lock al the fields except that one? Thanx again.
Dan Jackson
@Reply 3 years ago
Hi Fred,
AllowEdits is a form level setting. You can't make exceptions. You need to set Allow Edits = True, then use the LOCKED AND ENABLED settings for the individual controls.
Locked means the field works as it normally would BUT cannot be edited
Enabled = No means the field will be locked but also greyed out and can only be read with the eye.
For example, with a locked field, you could still select and copy the text. If the field is disabled, you can't do either.
Dan Jackson
@Reply 3 years ago
Kevin Robertson
@Reply 3 years ago
If you need a runtime solution you could loop through the controls on the form excluding labels (labels don't have Locked/Enabled properties) and the control you want to remain enabled. In my example below I have used the Enabled property so you can visually see the difference.
Kevin Robertson
@Reply 3 years ago
Scott Axton
@Reply 3 years ago
Take a look at the Dirty video as well. That shows how to deal with different changes to a record.
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