It is my mistake. That was a wrong example. I am not sure while it
failed but I will investigate

Massimo

On Nov 7, 5:41 pm, "Wes James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> OK.  I changed:
>
> (1)
>
> def index():
>     try:
>       form=t2.update(db.student,db.student.student_id==t2.person_id)
>     except:
>       form=t2.create(db.student)
>     return dict(form=form)
>
> to this
>
> (2)
>
> def index():
>     form=t2.update(db.student,db.student.student_id==t2.person_id)
>     return dict(form=form)
>
> and it works after i have created a record.  Why is the try: except
> not working in (1) above?
>
> If i use 1 above i can start a new form and submit it.  But then if i
> enter some more data, it says the unique items already exist.  If I
> use 2 then I can update data but new create a new record.  This is
> based on having a login requirement for the form.
>
> thx,
>
> -wj
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