Re: tab into DSPF field, but NOT update it

Fair enough. I could... but...

It is filename template field. This 50 char field will be comprised of many elements and delimiters comprised by the f4 tool behind it.

No, they don’t know the value. So no need to allow them to enter and even try and validate it.

Any suggestions on a solution to the original post request?

Jay.

On Jan 31, 2019, at 4:25 PM, Tyler, Matt <matt.tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I don't understand why you don't allow user input in this field. If they know the value let them key it. Seems like it being made harder than it should be. If they key it in wrong then you validate the inputs before allowing database updates.

-Matt


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From: RPG400-L [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jay Vaughn
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 1:23 PM
To: RPG programming on the IBM i (AS/400 and iSeries) <rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: tab into DSPF field, but NOT update it

currently i have a field that is output only in the dspf so that the user can SEE the value in it but if they want to change it they have to f4 to pull up another maintenance window for that field.
PO growling because the user cannot tab into the field then press f4 to update it.

sooo, is there a way to keep the field from being edited but allow it to be tabbed into.

case of want my cake and eat it too i realize... and probably not practical.

only other thought was to put a 1char input field just before it to allow them to tab into and press f4 giving the appearance they are on the field.

Jay
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