David,
 
 DS> I have noticed that if I am doing data entry in DOS, I 
 DS> can enter data into a table that has a required field 
 DS> and save and exit that table prior to getting to that field.
 DS>
 DS> In windows, I have noticed that if I do data entry in a 
 DS> table that has even one required field, I can't save 
 DS> and exit that table until that required field.
 DS>
 DS> Why the difference?
 DS>
 DS> How to correct it?
This is one of the design differences between Paradox/DOS and PFW and stems 
primarily from IDAPI's ability to enforce validity checks throughout all the 
uses of a table (Table window, TCursor edit, form, etc.) whereas PXD could 
only enforce RI at the form or individual field level.
If you have a required field, you must place a value in that field when using 
it from PFW whether or not you enter it.  No correction possible; it's the 
way things are designed to behave.  If it causes a some problems, I'd suggest 
against using required fields.  (I haven't found a compelling need for one in 
the last three years; there's a number of other ways of making sure the field 
isn't empty.)
 
Hope this helps...
 
-- Lance
 
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