> > yes - I've tried setting datasource autoedit to true - but
> > then you can just overtype text in the grid.
> > So I need the gate of F2 which I thought was the reason for
> > the F2Edit option. But alas - you need to manually use the
> > Edit method of the query to action the edit mode when autoedit
> > is false. I'm happy you see the issue - the workaround is
> > fine for my purposes but it's still something which does not
> > work as my understanding of it expected.
>
> Having had my hand in the development of this bit of the grid
> I would like to add a disclaimer...
>
> The behaviour (with autoedit turned on) is similar to a
> spreadsheet (where you can F2 or just type) which was really
> the target at the time.
>
> But that is just a disclaimer, I can certainly understand
> wanting the the autoedit disabled but to allow F2 - it makes
> sense to me.
>
> --
> Geoff Worboys

quite, but tell me... autoedit turned on.. what precisely does F2 do other
than nothing....if nothing prevents overtyping, there is no need to hit F2
to begin is there?
Alan