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One global field value disappears when opening a new window - Evidence of file corruption?

Question asked by WillBullard on Nov 17, 2010
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I use FMPA 11 and can see in the Data Viewer that the value in a particular global text field disappears when opening a new window. I can set the same value to other global fields and they retain the value when the script opens a new window.

Is this an indication of file corruption? I haven't noticed any irregularities in this file until now.

Actions I have taken so far:

1. Deleted the field and recreated it - same problem

2. Created a clone of the file - repopulated it with data - same problem

I've been working with FMP for two years and this is the first time I've seen something odd like this happen. Your ideas/suggestions are very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Will

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WillBullard Nov 17, 2010 7:58 AM

OK, some light here. If I go to a different layout, then open window, then switch back to the orginaly intended layout then the global value is retained. That suggests a problem with the the intended layout. That would make sense since I've been working on it a good deal lately.

Suggestions on how to remedy this issue?

Thanks,

Will

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philmodjunk Nov 17, 2010 8:18 AM

Are you sure that you are always looking at the same global field? (Any chance you have two global fields with the same name, but defined in different tables?)

Layout corruption is possible. You might run a recover on the file and see what is reported. Best practice is to not use recovered files but to import your recovered data into a clone of an undamaged backup copy if you have one.

You might also try rebuilding your layout. You can copy and paste all layout objects except the field in question from the original layout into the new copy, then use the field tool to add the problem field to your layout.

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WillBullard Nov 17, 2010 7:58 AM
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OK, some light here. If I go to a different layout, then open window, then switch back to the orginaly intended layout then the global value is retained. That suggests a problem with the the intended layout. That would make sense since I've been working on it a good deal lately.

Suggestions on how to remedy this issue?

Thanks,

Will
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philmodjunk Nov 17, 2010 8:18 AM
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Are you sure that you are always looking at the same global field? (Any chance you have two global fields with the same name, but defined in different tables?)

Layout corruption is possible. You might run a recover on the file and see what is reported. Best practice is to not use recovered files but to import your recovered data into a clone of an undamaged backup copy if you have one.

You might also try rebuilding your layout. You can copy and paste all layout objects except the field in question from the original layout into the new copy, then use the field tool to add the problem field to your layout.
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