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Is there a way to trigger duplicate record error message using a submit button like the save button triggers? Currently the button rules are set to submit and close. When trying to submit a duplicate record using the button, the form just blinks with no indication it did anything and remains open. Thanks,

Is this in the browser or filler? Is the form submit set to not overwrite? You may want to query the library for anything that matches on form name before submitting, and then either display an error message on the form, or in a pop-up if filler, and stop running rules if you have an existing form with the same name.