Albert, You say create the datetime insert on the magic button. Please explain. I also am a novice in this area.
James Belisle Making Information Systems People Friendly Since 1990 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Albert Berry Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:30 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: date time Put a digital clock in the form, rather than using a variable. It will run continuously. Create the DateTime insert on the magic button. Albert On 2/26/2014 8:40 AM, Jim Belisle wrote: > > > I have never used the DATETIME data type before. > > I set up a table with the field Timecomp having a DATETIME datatype > > On a form I want the DATETIME to show (constantly refreshing). > > This will be attached to a field above. > > When they hit a button The row will be saved (along with other info) > with this timestamp in the field. > > So each row will have a different time attached to the row. > > > > I tried making a variable on the form equal to the field. > > Then I added the system variable (date and time) to the form related > to the above variable. > > I put into the FORM timer to REFRESH this variable using the comp ID. > > > > I did not see any change. > > Any suggestions? > > > > James Belisle > > > > Making Information Systems People Friendly Since 1990 > > > > > >
