Great suggestions. Ill try this.

Thanks,

Patrick

On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 1:28 PM, John Wenmeekers <
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> It's possible with native FM tools.
>
> Add a global number field, default 0. [zc_closeWindow_gn]
> Add a script along these lines:
> Prevent close window:
> If( yourTableName::zc_closeWindow_n = 0 )
> Show Custom Dialog ( yourText why user can't use the stop light )
> Halt scriptEnd If
> If( yourTableName::zc_closeWindow_n = 1 )
> Close Window ( Current Window )
> End If
> Exit script
>
> In File --> File Options
> Go to tab Script Triggers
> Link the script to "OnWindowsClose"
>
> Find a way to set the global field to 1 when needed or authorized.
> Something like a close Window button on your layout.
> Put a Set Field line in the script linked to that button that sets the zc_
> field to 1,
> call the Prevent close window script, reset the global to 0
> Or tweak the script with a variable.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> JW
>
>


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Patrick Castagno
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