In testing using "est" in dates (where "est" is not in the valid list in Help),
I discovered a follow-up to an old thread (Nov 2010) about the modified date.

The problem noted was that if you clicked the "x" to get out of the Edit Indiv.
screen, the modified date was updated.  The (imo blunt) reply was "of course it
did... click cancel..." - end of thread.

However, what I noticed was that if you entered data and decide not to save it
and click "x" to get out, not only is the modified date updated, but the new
data is also saved.  I don't think that is the way it should be.

IMO, clicking the "x" to get out of something (escape out of something) is
pretty standard that you do NOT want it saved.  The converse argument could
be "If I'd wanted to save it, I would've clicked "Save." " 

I think the program should notice whether or not changes were made, then (a) if
no changes, don't update modified date, and (b) if changes were made, ask if
they want to save them (and update modified date if they do).

Sherry or Brian, what do you think?  What was the intent in putting the "x"
there instead of forcing a conscious choice of what to do upon exiting?  Am I so
far off base?

Thanks,
 --Paula in Texas
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