At the end of Access Archon #159 (in AW 9.06), I noted that in some cases, multi-valued fields can replace complex code for add-to combo boxes. As it turns out, I have to take that statement back – I was relying on a feature that was pulled from Access 2007
How to filter a table-type recordset. Q: Mark Jackson writes: “Does anyone have a very complete example of how to open a table type recordset based on a table in the same database? I can’t seem to find what I am missing in my code. I was able to get
How to display linked records before deleting them. Access Archon #147 Introduction If you have set up relationships between tables with Cascade Delete Related Records unchecked (a good idea, to prevent inadvertently deleting records you might want to save), then you might want a way to check which records are
How to make invoice numbers automatically advance one number at a time. Q: Peter Lessey writes: I would like the invoice numbers to advance automatically one number at a time. Also to start from a preset number. Is there a way to do this? A: You can always use an
How to create emails for multiple recipients using data stored in an Access table, and attach general reports. Access Archon #135 Introduction This article combines techniques from some previous Access Archon columns to create emails to multiple recipients using data stored in an Access table, and attaching either a saved
This article looks at using conditional formatting on a form field. Q: Tim Rundle writes: “I have two fields that form part of a database. Both are numeric. In the forms area I obtain the average of the two fields and show the result as an unbound Field in the
How to use the AddItem method to transfer data from two fields into a single column in a listbox. Q: Kris Rutko wants to know how to transfer data from two columns of table information into a single column in a listbox, using the AddItem method. A: Save the value
A tip to keep in mind when copying queries to another database. Queries copied to another (transfer) database may lose their links. Try including the tables in the transfer.
How to shrink up the blank spaces on reports. Q: Randy writes: “I was wondering if there was any way I could shrink up the blank spaces on a report. The CanShrink Property just kinda shifts the blank spaces from the bottom of the detail section to the top in
A reader suggests a quick way to re-attach all procedures. Mark Plumpton, responding to the Orphaned Code tip in WAW 4.22, suggests that a quick way to re-attach all procedures is to open the original form’s code module, select all (Ctrl-A), copy (Ctrl-C) and then open the new form’s module
Some interesting error messages and unhelpful help that readers have come across. Sometimes you get singularly unhelpful help or error messages. Here’s some we and our readers have found recently … William Ferry reports the following weird error message, which occurs whenever he boots his laptop running Win NT Workstation:
How to suppress subtotals on reports. Q: Barbara Gorches writes: I am creating a report that needs to subtotal my detail records on several different levels. Level 1 – project phase totalLevel 2 – project totalLevel 4 – grand total This works fine, but when we have a lot of
How to prevent duplicate data entry in different records. Q: Nigel Heremaia wants to prevent users from entering the same data in the FirstName and LastName fields in different records. He is using this code, but it isn’t working: Private Sub Form_BeforeUpdate(Cancel As Integer) Dim FirstName Dim LastName Dim
How to delete duplicates from another table. Q: John Haynes writes: I am trying to set up a standard query to delete duplicates. The tables consist of customers from 2 different companies company I and company N. I need to delete the customers in company I when there is a
How to create a simple Add-to Combo Box. Access archon #161 Introduction Back when my Access Archon column appeared in Office Watch (around 1998), and there were no code samples, in Access Archon #7 and #8 I described how to create add-to combo boxes that let users enter new
How to format text in a memo field using an Access add-in. Q: Michael Masson writes: I am re-working an existing SQL 7 database to MS Access 2003. The data translation etc is OK if a bit hairy at times. I am using this database as a model for a
How to preview reports when running a database on a laptop not connected to a printer. Q: Gregory Hoffman asks: Is it possible to view reports when running a database on a laptop not connected to a printer? A: Yes, so long as you have installed the printer driver on
A reader’s trying to add info to a query but keeps getting a message “Recordset Not Updateable”. Q: Roger Fisher writes: “I have an Access 2000 database that has a form that is based on a select query. When I try to type in a field on the form I
Here’s some Explorer-type interfaces for finding records in Access tables. Q: Tom Gerry asks: “Is there any way to create an Explorer style cascading folders user interface to find records in an Access Table?” A: The closest to this would be a TreeView control used as a record selector. I
Option Explicit – to use or not to use? Q: Matt Perelstein writes: “I was wondering what you thought about using Option Explicit? It used to be a default, included with each module, but I noticed that in Access 2003, it’s not any more. I’ve used it religiously for years,
How to customize menus/toolbars so the full menu always shows. Q: Bob R. writes “I just got a new computer with Office 2003 pre-installed, and when I open a menu in Access (or any other Office app, for that matter), I just see a few commands, and I have to
The meaning of the word “Me” in VBA code. Q: Stuart E. Wugalter asks what is the meaning of the word “Me” in VBA code? A: Me is an Access keyword that refers to the form (or report) from which the code is running. There is also a Parent keyword
How to use conditional formatting to change the color of the highlighted record in a tabular form. Q:Ashjan Al Mahmeed wants to know how to change the color of the highlighted record in a tabular form.A:This can be done with conditional formatting (a feature added to Access in Office 2000).
A reader’s having some problems after installing Access 2000 over Access 97. Q:Bob Timms wrote to say he was having problems after installing Access 2000 over Access 97. A:If you don’t need to use Access 97 any more, it is advisable to first uninstall it, then install Access 2000, but
