> > I have a text box. I need to validate the value entered. If the value > entered is invalid. I need to open a form containing four table options > for a user to select. > > First I used DO FORM myform in the text box valid method. But after it > opens the form, the focus returns to the text box and the form hides behind > the screen. > > Second try I did is that I build the formset which contain both the data > entry form and pick table option from. I tried in both valid method and > lostfocus method, put in setfocus method of an object on the pick table > option form. The pick table option form just flash and focus returns the > text box. > > What should I do to make the pick table option form staying on the top of > the data entry form? 1) ensure that the picklist form is Modal 2) use the command: DO FORM {whatever} TO VarName to put the results of the form in a variable name. /Paul