John,

The data is entered as

custid     datepaid     debit     credit     balance

    1         8/23/2009               10.00

is there a way to look back at the last balance and then show a new balance

David



On 8/9/09, John Engwer <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>  David,
>
> The simple answer to your question is yes but the technique for doing so
> will vary depending on how you have your data structured.  For instance, in
> one of my vertical applications I have a check book.  It is not uncommon for
> checks or deposits to be entered out of date sequence which dictates that
> you have to adjust the balance based on the date of the transaction rather
> than the date of the last entry.  In that case it is not a simple process of
> updating a balance of data that is always entered sequentially.  Describe
> how your data is laid out, what you are trying to accomplish and we may be
> able to offer some suggestions.
>
> John
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *DAVID
> *Sent:* Sunday, August 09, 2009 2:51 PM
> *To:* RBASE-L Mailing List
> *Subject:* [RBASE-L] - ROW UPDATE
>
>
>
> IS THERE A WAY TO UPDATE A ROW BALANCE AFTER ADDING A DEBIT OR CREDIT BY
> USING A BALANCE FROM A PREVIOUS ROW
>
>
>
> DAVID
>

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