> Delphi 7, IBO 4.3
>
> I have a form to edit customer information. Above are some edit
> controls and below is a IB_Ledger control set to read only to
> prevent any editing directly in the grid.
>
> When I open the form, I cannot edit the first row until I change
> rows. After the first change of row, I can edit everything just
> fine.
>
> Is there some setting I am missing to allow editing when the form
> opens?

Have you tried calling First on the TIB_Dataset? IIRC, the first record
isn't actually buffered until it's needed. Somone else may correct that if
it's wrong.

HTH

Woody (TMW)