>>All
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>>If I have a memo field validation rule that calls a function that will format the field contents, how do I replace the old field value with the new field value without firing the rule again, or is it possible?
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>>This change is in the context of a named browse. Currently when I leave the field the rule fires and places the formatted contents into a companion field. This works well, but I would like to be able to exit the field and have its contents updated in the original field as well.
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>>TIA
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>>Al Allison
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>Are you using a database? If yes, then you can have a record validation rule in your table.

Naomi,

I am using a database with record validation rules that update a timestamp.
Adding this field validation would require a row change to make the update, correct?

Thanks,
Al