topic scripting - How to tell if feature is being created or being edited? in ArcPad Questions

scripting - How to tell if feature is being created or being edited?

TereseRowekamp — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:21:17 GMT

I'm using VBscript. Is there a way to tell in my form load code if the edit form is being opened because the user is editing an existing feature vs creating a new feature?

Re: scripting - How to tell if feature is being created or being edited?

JamesNunn — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:46:13 GMT

Yes:

http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcpad/10.0/sdk/scripting/ArcPadScriptingObjectModel~Form~Mode.html

Dim thisform = Application.Map.Layers(lyrname).Forms('EDITFORM')

If lyrform.Mode = 2 Then
    Application.MessageBox('Form open for editing')
Else If lyrform.Mode = 3 Then
    Application.MessageBox('Form open for new feature')
End If

My vb is rusty, but you should get the picture.

Re: scripting - How to tell if feature is being created or being edited?

TereseRowekamp — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:23:11 GMT

Thanks James. I eventually figured it out and got my code working as needed, but it's good to get the answer out here, too.

Re: scripting - How to tell if feature is being created or being edited?

JamesNunn — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:12:58 GMT

Great,

By the way, why don't you tick the answer (or add your own answer with more details and tick that) to help others find and solve similar problems.:)

Re: scripting - How to tell if feature is being created or being edited?

TereseRowekamp — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:56:58 GMT

You know James, I've looked before trying to find where I check a reply as the answer and I never noticed the grayed out checkmark until right now when I looked again. Sorry I didn't mark your answer before!