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Can't edit a table

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Description

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What did you do? After we resolved the crash in Big Sur issue using the latest nightlly build, one student cannot edit a table. It allows her to change a field name in the modify table and add a field, but after she clicks ok, it doesn't take.
What did you expect to see? The table to have new field names or new fields.
What did you see instead? No changes

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What operating system are you using?
  • Windows: ( version: ___ )
  • Linux: ( distro: ___ )
  • [x ] macOS: ( x version:11.6_ )
  • Other: ___
What is your DB4S version?
  • 3.12.2
  • 3.12.1
  • 3.12.0
  • 3.11.x
  • [x ] Other: _Nightly build from 9/12/21
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the report on macOS 11.6 with the nightly build from 9/12/21, using the table modification flow described in the issue. Trace why renamed or added fields are not retained after clicking OK; done means those changes persist in the table.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, sqlite
Domain
databases, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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