In our application, we have a parent form NewOrder, and a sub form in that parent form, order item.

 If i select 4 values in the order item, these 4 values are viewed as 1 field in the parent form. but if i delete the records in the sub form, the field values get deleted in the parent form. 

Pls advice on how to proceed with, even if i delete the records in the sub form, it should be visible in a field in the parent form.

Detailed step on how to proceed is very much appreciated.

Thanks, 

Anitha.