Troubleshooting Embedded Fields in Corel Paradox Objects: A Step-by-Step Guide

=====================================================================================

Sometimes, when working with embedded fields within objects in Corel Parograph 7 for Windows NT & Windows XP, you may encounter issues. One such problem is that the fields fail to display as expected. This article aims to help users troubleshoot and resolve this issue by providing a step-by-step guide.

### Problem Description

When attempting to view embedded fields within objects in Corel Paradox 7 for Windows NT & Windows XP, you notice that they do not appear or are displayed incorrectly.

### Possible Causes:

1. The fields may not be properly embedded into the text object.

2. There might be a compatibility issue between your operating system and software version.

### Troubleshooting Steps

#### Step 1: Verify Field Embedment

1. Open Paradox 7 on Windows NT or XP.

2. Select the problematic text object (the bottom right corner of the screen should display 'Text16 Text').

3. Right-click anywhere within the selected text area and choose Object Explorer from the context menu.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Step 2: Check Field Embedment in Paradox

1. Double-click on your database file (.db) to open it.

2. Select all tables by clicking 'Select All' at the top-left corner of the Table View window, or use Ctrl + A (Windows) / Command + A (Mac).

3. Right-click anywhere within the selected area and choose Properties from the context menu.

#### Step 4: Verify Field Embedment in Object Explorer

1. In the Property dialog box that opens, navigate to the 'General' tab.

2. Under the 'Object Type' section, ensure that you have selected 'Text'.

3. If not, click on 'Change...' and select 'Text' from the list.

### Additional Tips:

- Always try opening your file in a newer version of Paradox or even switching to another database management software like Access/Excel if possible.

- Make sure that all necessary drivers are installed for compatibility with older versions of Windows NT & XP.

Corel paradox object pal help