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Editable Lookup
What do I need to do to make a lookup field within a dbGrid control editable?
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If you're using paradox, try setting the lookup field within the table properties (Table Lookup) and not within the Fields Editor.
This way you'll be able to type whatever you want but only lookup values will be accepted (but you don't have a drop down list to chose from). I've already tried and it works.
This way you'll be able to type whatever you want but only lookup values will be accepted (but you don't have a drop down list to chose from). I've already tried and it works.
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Unfortunatly, My users have standardized on MS Access. Besides, the whole point was to have both the list and the ability to type.
Oh well, I guess Delphi is just weak in this area. Thanks for trying thought.
Oh well, I guess Delphi is just weak in this area. Thanks for trying thought.
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Maybe my question was misunderstood. By editable, I simply mean that I want the user to be able to type as opposed to being forced to select from the list. I call it editable because in PB to make a "lookup" field allow typing, you set the "allow editing" property to true. I just can't find the correct property to set in Delphi yet.