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MrunaliKadam
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3 years ago

How do we make formula field editable in the quickbase?

I've a formula field which is read only/non-editable on the form.  Can you please advise how can we make it editable? or is there any other workaround? ------------------------------ Mrunali Ka...
Formulas and functions
Tables and fields
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MarkShnier__You
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3 years ago
A formula field is not editable.  If you need to override it, then have an data entry field  and then you have the formula use the override if not empty

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Mark Shnier (YQC)
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MrunaliKadam
Qrew Trainee
3 years ago
Thank you Mark! 

Not sure How can I use or write formula to override if not empty? Please advise.

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Mrunali Kadam
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  • MarkShnier__You's avatar
    MarkShnier__You
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    3 years ago
    What field type is this?

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    Mark Shnier (YQC)
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      MrunaliKadam
      Qrew Trainee
      3 years ago
      This is a date/time field.

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      Mrunali Kadam
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        MarkShnier__You
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        3 years ago
        IF(not IsNull(ToDate([my date / time field Override]),
        [my date / time field Override],  existing formula goes here)

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        Mark Shnier (YQC)
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