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Form read only mode - depending on the selected record

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Posted on by Sebastian Aurand 1,650

[AX2012]

Hello,

I've got a very basic question. How can I set a form into read-only mode depending on a value of the selected record.

I tried to set the "DataSource_DS.allowEdit(false)" in the active method, but if you switch the mode via the standard button "edit" (Ctrl + Shift + E) the allowEdit(false) is disabled and the user can edit the datasource.

Is there a way to prevent the user to enter the "edit mode" (by using the buttons "edit" or the Shortcut) depending on a value of the selected record?

Any help would be appreciated.

Sebastian

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    Sebastian Aurand 1,650 on at
    Re: Form read only mode - depending on the selected record

    Thanks David for the response.

    I will check out on this as soon as there is time and give a feedback here.

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    David Kidder Profile Picture
    David Kidder on at
    Re: Form read only mode - depending on the selected record

    Looks like the form method setDSAccess is called in both the Active method of the SMAServiceOrderTable DataSource AND the SMAServiceOrderLine DataSource.

    So if you change the allowEdit only in SMAServiceOrderTable's active method it will just be overwritten when the SMAServiceOrderLine datasource's Active method fires.

    I would suggest updating the code in setDSAccess method to fit your requirements.

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    Sebastian Aurand 1,650 on at
    Re: Form read only mode - depending on the selected record

    Thanks for the fast response.

    Yes, I'm adapting a standard form "SMAServiceOrderTable".

    In the first place the behaviour of the form is correct, but if I press the "Edit" Button, the "allowEdit(false)" is released.

    Is there another possibility the stepping through the code and identifying the statement, which is reenabling the datasource?

    Which methods are crossed when hitting the "Edit" Button?

    Thansk in advance

    Sebastian

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    Don Price Profile Picture
    Don Price 30 on at
    Re: Form read only mode - depending on the selected record

    I just tried in Custtable and it works okay. Add to CustTable_ds.allowEdit(false) to last line in active.  I assume you are editing a standard form? If so, make sure you step the code to make sure something else is not setting after you do. You could also try to make sure you're last in line in the active.

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