Adding forms to work order screen

[Randy@DCVRV Park]

I've been working on modifying the work order form and have been successful with one exception. I've modified the dialog to show what I wanted, added a data field for parts used, and successfully added the "parts used" entry box to the work order form. However, I am having problems with the alignment of the parts used heading and entry box.

My intent was to place this heading/box at the lower part, underneath the existing "NOTES" box. It shows up where I want it, but the NOTES box is too big and it overrides the parts used entry box when I click in the box to make an entry.

The issue seems to be the size of the NOTES box but I'm unable to find where to edit the size, if that's even possible.

The end result we want is to have a PARTS USED entry box on the work order form so we can track those items. It's probably something simple but the old brain isn't seeing it. . .

[sspielbusch]

You need to use a "Resize" element to change the size of an existing control. For the ID's of existing controls, refer to the documentation:
https://campgroundmaster.com/help/editworkorder.html

[Randy@DCVRV Park]

OK, have been successful with everything but two very minor issues, both of which are not deal-breakers.

First, is it possible to change an existing element to a different type? For example, can I change an existing element that has a control ID # from an text-entry box to a pull-down list? I can see where I can add a new element and make that a pull-down, but not change an existing. I'm assuming that I would need to add a new element and then hide the existing?

Second, I've added all the fields/boxes to both the dialogs and to the forms that I wish to use on the work order. However, one new text field will not keep any entry. For example, when going into the add work order form and entering all the appropriate data into both the existing and new boxes, then saving, it saves everything but the one new data/text box I created. I'm guessing that the new box is not associated with some data field somewhere, but have been unsuccessful so far in finding that field. . .

I hope this makes some sense. . . I confuse myself sometimes. . .

As always, thanks for all the help and for such a great product!!

[sspielbusch]

You can't change existing control types. In addition, you shouldn't try to manipulate existing/standard data fields that have controls on the standard dialog, even if you "hide" those controls. If you want to change the way something works, then you would have to create a NEW field for it.

I don't know if that's related to the field you're saying isn't saving. If not, and assuming it's a NEW data field you created, then I would try deleting the control and re-adding it (with the quick-add fields function) to make sure the expressions get created properly.

[Randy@DCVRV Park]

Thanks, Stan, that's kind of what I figured but wanted to check and make sure. I can easily make it work with alternative elements, or at least I think I can.

Thanks again!