you may modify table/field attributes in the controller....i often change the default value of a field in a controller based on context and overriding the one i set in my model.
db.table.field.default = 'foo' can be inserted into your controller before you construct the grid and you should be good to go. cfh On Monday, November 26, 2012 10:36:42 AM UTC-8, Richard wrote: > > When using sqlform.grid, and after clicking "add" within its list, I need > a way to set the default value for a field in the screen that comes next. > I can't do this on the database layer, the value will not be that > consistent. I need a way to do this in the controller or view (preferably > the view). I think I understand how this works with a normal form > (form.vars.field='') but I can not figure out how to do it (or if it's > possible) from the form sqlform.grid generates. I already have > sqlform.grid "add" sending me to a custom view but I can't get any further. > > Apologies if I'm overlooking something obvious. > --
