At 04:54 PM 11/22/2006, Bruce Collins wrote:
Bruce,

Allowed means basically:

If the software accessing this db can call the correct dbcontrol mode 
we will let
that program update a critical item.

Neil


>There are three possible values for CIUPDATE
>
>CIUPDATE = [DISALLOWED ]
>            [ALLOWED ]
>            [ON ]
>
>I never really understood the meaning of ALLOWED but I think you 
>wabt to set it to ON.
>
>Bruce
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Larry Barnes" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 4:44 PM
>Subject: [HP3000-L] Suprtool newbie
>
>
>I have a record in a detail set that I need to modify in a test DB.
>
>The field is a sort filed and is defined as a type K2.
>
>
>When I attempt to update the record I get an error saying I need to make
>sure ciupdate is set; it is set to allow.
>
>Here's the commands I've used.
>
>
>Get GENERATIONS
>IF GENERATION=8
>UPD
>EXT GENERATION=1
>X
>
>Here's the error: Error:  Please use the CIUPDATE option to update
>critical fields.
>
>
>What am I doing wrong?
>
>I'm at a complete loss and any help would be gratefully appreciated.
>
>Thanks, and have a great Turkey Day.
>
>Larry B.
>
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