> I had similar issues with this grid control.
> Converting from a BDE app using TDBGrid controls I had full
> grid column control with most cells being drop-down lists
> of values taken from lookup tables.

> Driven by commercial need to get the job done rather than a
> purist need for perfection I ended up retaining the TDBGrid
> control but linking it to an IBO Query - the only way I could
> find to retain the F2 / Drop-down list functionality.

> For later releases, if there is a better way using IBO
> controls I would be glad to migrate fully.

> Are there any reasons why my approach should not work?

It has been a long time since I used any TDB* components or
controls in a real app. Can you please explain exactly what
behaviour you are looking for and perhaps we can help (or
at least add it to a list of adjustments that are needed to
emulate TDBGrid).

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Geoff Worboys
Telesis Computing