Working with Note Pads

Working With Note Pads

When working with CAPITAL note pads keep in mind the following points:

1. Notes fields are dictionary fields.

2. Dictionary fields only work if you attach a dictionary to the form. (See Form Editor Preferences on File menu.)

3. The dictionary will still not work unless the minimum number of database links required to drive the dictionary are available. E.g., for the customer file this involves having the Custrec, Stock, Contents, and Invoice tables open.

4. If the dictionary is not accessible you will get ???? in place of the text from the note pad.

5. Most forms do get a dictionary attached (except simple card file orientated ones). Reports normally don't.

6. To get around the limitation associated with dictionaries, you can use the new ReadNote() function.

7. Use the ReadNote() function as you would any other. E.g., create a formula field and place your ReadNote() in the Formula tab section.

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