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 Table field name?

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cliffjw
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Posted - 2011-09-12 : 17:49:46
Hi, is there a straight forward way to find out the table field name on a form or entry screen when using an application?

I've worked with a number of DB environments where a simple key combination will give you the table and field name of whatever entry field you happen to be on at the time (i.e. esc-k with Progress will tell you the current table/field name you are currently on).

I work with various SQL applications (Symix, MAS500) and I often need to find out the table field name on a particular entry screen.

I've also used applications in the past where drilling through the Help menu will show you all of the fields on the current application entry form along with their current value. Anything like this available in SQL?

tkizer
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Posted - 2011-09-12 : 18:04:46
Unless the software exposes this information to you, it won't be available. It's up to the software to provide the info not the dbms platform.

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