You have to check return code from TABLEUPDATE() to make sure that it succeeded.

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>I have a multitable view to which I issue a delete command within a form. Problem is that it is not updating the delete, and the record remains visible after a delete.
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>Here is my code:
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>SET MULTILOCKS ON
>CURSORSETPROP('Buffering', 5, "vuestock")
>DELETE
>TABLEUPDATE()
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>Interestingly the same commands facilitate a physical delete from within the view designer, and from the command window. But not from within the form.
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>Thanks very much,
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>With regards,
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>Steve