You definitely should be able to do that. There are several members of this community who will be able to help with specific code. Essentially, you'll create a Formula URL button that opens an API_EditRecord link. Then you'll need to get it to redraw back to your original location.
There is an app available in the Exchange called "Magic Buttons" that is amazingly useful for this type of development on your own.
Also, the API Boot Camp application that is bundled with the API training sessions from Quickbase University.
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Ryan Buschmeyer
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