How to default locator to a different field from default sort

[Ubaidullah]

Hi Bruce,

How can I make the default search column for the locator different from the default sort?

e.g. In an Item browse, I want the items displayed in item number sort order, but the locator search should default to the item description column.

I tried using the 'Sort' tab in the NetWebBrowse to specify a 'Default Sort Order' and a different 'Default Locator Field' but it did not achieve the desired result.

Regards,
Ubaidullah Nubar.

[Bruce]

Hi Ubadullah,

So, to be clear, in your setup the user will never be able to locate on the item number?

cheers
Bruce

[Ubaidullah]

Hi Bruce,

I see where this is going. So, if the user clicks on Item number, it searches on Item number. Which means that the locator is tied to the sort.

I think then it would be better to set the locator to search in all fields to get what I am looking for.

So, should I be adding the "Item Description" field to the "Locate on fields" of Item number?

Regards,
Ubaidullah Nubar.

[Bruce]

yes, that sounds right.