How to get a new record to display in a list

[Greg O-H]

Hi,

 

I am using 8.5 Advanced.

 

I have a list in a Table1 window (not a portal).

I open a new window using the same table.

I create a new record in that window.

I then want to close that window and see the new record in the original list.

 

In v5 I would create the new record in a different layout in the same window and the new record would appear in the list when I returned to the list layout.

 

I could do it with flags and another find - but that would be very messy and slow - I have over 30,000 records.

 

Is there a better simpler way - I have a feeling I am missing something?

 

Greg

[AHunter3]

Why open a new window, instead of navigating to the other layout and then returning to original layout, if that's the behavior you want?

[Greg O-H]

Hi Hunter,

 

It is an interface thing - the list window is maximized to the screen, the layout for data entry is about one quater the size.

 

I used to do it that way in older versions and resize the new record entry window, then resize back again, but it always looked clunky - IMHO, the new window approach is much, much better from a UI perspective.

 

From a programing point of view, using the same window is far easier.

 

Greg

 

Why open a new window, instead of navigating to the other layout and then returning to original layout, if that's the behavior you want?

[LaRetta]

Button to close new window after record has been created:

 

Commit Records/Requests

Close Window [ current window ]

 

The Commit will make your other layout see the new record. Become close intimate friends with Commit Records/Requests ... you will need it frequently now that you are in 7/8.

[Greg O-H]

Hi LaRetta,

 

I am already doing this - but not getting the desired result smiley-frown

 

Further investigation is required, there is something wrong somewhere :confused:

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Commit Records/Requests

Close Window [ current window ]

[Greg O-H]

Hi,

 

Problem solved - weird but solved! Here is my script for saving the new record:

 

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Commit Records...

Go to Layout [OriginalList]

Perform Script [MaximizeHieght] //List layout is larger

Close Window [OriginalListWindow]

Set Window Title [OriginalListWindowTitle]

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Has some degree of 'klunk' but it does not 'flash' much and keeps the original found set with the new record added.

 

Thanks for you help

 

Greg