Phil, I think your looking in the wrong class...
com.bmc.arsys.api.ARServerUser.getField(String form, int fieldId) In this case I think you want the getField to throw an com.bmc.arsys.api.ARException ( if object is not loaded) then you add the field you want in the catch block. :) HTH. -- Carey Matthew Black Remedy Skilled Professional (RSP) ARS = Action Request System(Remedy) Love, then teach Solution = People + Process + Tools Fast, Accurate, Cheap.... Pick two. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 12:12 PM, Phil Murnane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm using the 7.1 Java API to create a new field on a form. Be > All: > > I'm using the 7.1 Java API to create a new field on a form. Before creating > the field, I'd like to make sure a field with the same Field ID does not > already exist. I found the isPresent() method of the Field object in the > javadocs, but since a generic Field cannot be instantiated (must use > CharacterField or IntegerField, etc), how do I use isPresent() to check for > any type existing field with a given Field ID? Do I have to first check for > an AttachmentField, then check for an AttachmentPoolField, then check for a > CharacterField, etc? > > Sorry if this is a dumb question -- I'm new at this OO programming stuff. > > TIA, > --Phil _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
