I need a formula that will open an alternate version of a form to populate a field, save, and then edit a couple of fields on the full form.

I do have the code working as far as doing the 2 step process, which there are benefits to actually. I really need to learn more about coding. I can get what I need done by sourcing the code from all of the QuickBase resources, but would love to become fluent.  Any recommendations for what I should study?