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SubjectDate Asked
event not firing on the text box in the form8/2/2010
  Q: on my form I have a date of manufacture text box and expiry date text box as soon as the user enters ...
  A: try to use LostFocus event instead AfterUpdate. To check if Update event is being fired or not write ...
Access 2003: Autofill/Auto Populate fields3/16/2010
  Q: How do I autofill 1 field to auto populate in another field? ANSWER: i couldn't understand your ...
  A: right click Insur coverage Type combo and then scroll to Row source click (...) ellipses. it will ...
compact and repair database3/16/2010
  Q: access creates a new database "db1". then i have to rename it to the original one and delete the ...
  A: I think you have error in vb coding. In visual basic editor click Debug--->Compile database if vb ...
Counter function in Access database3/3/2010
  Q: I have an Access database of reference-only library books. I want to track the usage of the books ...
  A: you would need tables like : tblBooks ======== BkId primary key BkCat BkTitle PubId foreign ...
Carrying one number from one record to next record2/28/2010
  Q: I am working on a cash book with fields like opening balance, closing balance, cheque amount, ...
  A: I have uploaded a sample file at rapid share. ...
Date Range search on Calculated Date2/25/2010
  Q: I'm working on an MS Access database, where in a query I have genereted an other column with to be ...
  A: Place Stop after DoCmd.OpenReport strReport, lngView, , strWhere Stop run the report and when code ...
ms access 2003 FAQ2/24/2010
  Q: Sir, I want to convert an already entered data into a new empty field. Example: Data entered in a ...
  A: you need to create a form. place several textboxes you want to edit data. bound the form to the ...
How to limit number of records2/24/2010
  Q: I have a query which is running off 2 tables. There is a column which contains either a "Yes" or ...
  A: you can add both the tables in query design and under criteria for CalculateCommission Column Put ...
How to limit number of records2/24/2010
  Q: I have a query which is running off 2 tables. There is a column which contains either a "Yes" or ...
  A: I am unable to understand your question. there is no number of records in access. if you put Yes ...
Display Username on Form2/23/2010
  Q: I have created an ms access database and used the user level security to give access to the users of ...
  A: use public variable in any module and store value to this variable after succcessful user login. ...
Stop AutoExec2/18/2010
  Q: I have a AutoExec Macro that I have running but i dont want it AutoExec if the criteria of the ...
  A: A good AutoExec macro can launch one or many different procedures or objects. In my view, the ...
Setting Focus After Requerying Form2/18/2010
  Q: I have an unbound form with two subforms. Both subforms are continous forms tied to queries. The ...
  A: Hereunder is your modified code, you will note I have added bookmark to return back to the same ...
working but little problem2/18/2010
  Q: I have apply ur sended query. it filter the subform according to the given dates. but sir i want to ...
  A: I am unable to understand your question. Please come up with some example. It is not my coding that ...
Access 2003 issuse, please help.2/17/2010
  Q: I use a template from Microsoft Access 2003 to create an Order Entry for my own. Please look at the ...
  A: I already told you to RIGHT CLICK PRODUCT COMBO AND AT LAST OPTION YOU WILL SEE PROPERTIES CLICK ...
Create monthy query2/17/2010
  Q: I have created the database of two table, (1) CustomerInfo, (2) CustomerBills. (1)Customerifo ...
  A: send me your db at aziz_abroad at yahoo dot com **************Added on 17/02/2010********** Open ...
Access tabels2/15/2010
  Q: How to prevent from anyone importing my tables from my project into their projects? Foe example, ...
  A: Divide your mdb file into Front End and Back End. All tables will be in BackEnd and ...
Three Column values in one whith condition2/12/2010
  Q: I am working with database using ms access 2000-2003 format, I am having table with column named ...
  A: use recordset as follows Dim rst as DAO.recordset Set rst= ...
Access Tables2/11/2010
  Q: I'm fairly new to access but can get it to do most of what I need. I'm having trouble with one ...
  A: place a command button on the where you have combobox. then select report number , press enter and ...
query re exclusion criteria2/8/2010
  Q: i want to do something that i thought would be pretty simple, but can't work out how, that is i want ...
  A: I asked you to pate YOUR query here so that I can maodify it to get the desired result. however with ...
Question2/4/2010
  Q: Suppose I have a data of mobile number and in that record I have to change "9794424931" to ...
  A: use the following code if you want to run from command button on a form : Private Sub ...
AUTO NUMBER2/2/2010
  Q: During Making a Table with Autonumbering. When I delete a record from take it dos't come back. Means ...
  A: you can not do it directly in table but you can do it from code and if the datatype is number and ...
AUTO NUMBER2/1/2010
  Q: During Making a Table with Autonumbering. When I delete a record from take it dos't come back. Means ...
  A: In the table it will occupy the place of table record 8 but its value would be 9 and not 8.record ...
Excluding weekends in a query1/30/2010
  Q: I'm new to Access and want to find a way to show only the weekdays on a query using the long date ...
  A: send me your db in zip format to aziz_abroad at yahoo dot com ********Code added on 31st January, ...
Excluding weekends in a query1/29/2010
  Q: I'm new to Access and want to find a way to show only the weekdays on a query using the long date ...
  A: try with the following sql (you need to change table name and field names to suit your table and ...
COMBO BOX1/29/2010
  Q: I have 3 columns headed - product code, product price, product name. how can I store the product ...
  A: make a form right click on form and select properties in property you will Record source fro the ...
Access 2007 - Sequential Numbering1/18/2010
  Q: I am very new to the Access scene, can you help me with this one please. I have a very simple ...
  A: use the following code (you must change the control name as required) ...
how to add a new field in ms access1/11/2010
  Q: sir, I want to add a new field in ms access 2003 form. the field i want to add is not showing in ...
  A: I expect you are using different table. check the record source of the form and then check the table ...
Access dates1/5/2010
  Q: I want to let the user select a date for a list I have created from valid dates in the database and ...
  A: at the moment i do not have the file i sent you in this computer so i am unable to comment. send me ...
How to print results from a form (but not all the pages in the report)1/5/2010
  Q: I'm trying to create a database with all contacts in it. the dbase has a table for contacts (which ...
  A: 1) make a report and place whatever info you want in report. Use the same recordsource as you have ...
Access dates12/31/2009
  Q: I want to let the user select a date for a list I have created from valid dates in the database and ...
  A: can you send me the db at aziz_abroad@yahoo.com ************Additional Comments***************** I ...
VBA12/31/2009
  Q: Hi, I am looking at using MS Access database, how can I create a Switch Board Manager? On Forms when ...
  A: You should ask 1 question and not multiple questions bundled in 1 question. I answer your first ...
Access dates12/30/2009
  Q: I want to let the user select a date for a list I have created from valid dates in the database and ...
  A: You didn't tell what date format you are using to store date in table. date should be stored as ...
design/query12/29/2009
  Q: Access 2003 I have been trying to set up a report that will tell me what software (ie Adobe Reader, ...
  A: you didn't write how you have stored data in table. i guess you have entered data as follows : ...
Finding Record id from line of Report12/20/2009
  Q: I have a report that shows fields from a record on each line. I have a button with code to display a ...
  A: even if you use command button on report, you will not get any benefit since it doen't have click ...
Access Query Help12/17/2009
  Q: In this query screen shot, I have duplicate rows for HOUSE 1, 3, 5,7,9,11 and 13 because they have ...
  A: can you send me your zipped databse at aziz_abroad at yahoo dot com **********Solution*********** ...
Control in a form12/15/2009
  Q: I am using Access 2002 I am trying to make a form for a barcoded entry. The first field is for the ...
  A: The above code is ok for retreving first 6 digit to match You should use recordset with table which ...
Autonumber formatting12/14/2009
  Q: I am attempting to use the autonumber as a key field. I need the field to only display 5 numbers, ...
  A: Is Field Size for autonumber ReplicationId ? If so you can not limit it to 5 If Field Size for ...
Excel's like Access12/12/2009
  Q: I wish to replace excel with access but the following question holding me back from doing it. If all ...
  A: 1) Insert comment Like can be done in user interface (form and not directly entering data into ...
Excel to Access Import with Transformation12/10/2009
  Q: Im absolutely new to VB and Access and Im trying to achieve an automation for below scenario: I ...
  A: Try with the following code : Private Sub cmdImport_Click() Dim rs As DAO.Recordset, rs1 As ...
FIND statement12/9/2009
  Q: I have entered the following in MS Access to obtain the first oart of a postcode. It's the same ...
  A: there is no A and B columns in ms access.columns in access are denoted by field name. can you send ...
Calculating prior fields12/9/2009
  Q: My department has 4 laser printers that are ran by two shifts. Before each shift starts, the meter ...
  A: If you have data in your table like : Date Printer Shift StartMeter EndMeter 01/12/2009 ...
MS ACCESS 2007: Picture image shows up with its file name under the image: One of fields are to show images. When I browse and point to the image (bmp file), the filed shows its image and its file name under the image. I just want to see the image only.12/6/2009
  Q: MS ACCESS 2007: Picture image shows up with its file name under the image: One of fields are to ...
  A: What do you mean by browsing. In Access there is no browsing. I think you mean you have field in ...
Access Question (report related) ?11/30/2009
  Q: I am having a very difficult time figuring out the answer for this question. I will be very thankful ...
  A: The command button code add records in new table and then opens report Private Sub cmd1_Click() ...
Date Conversion11/28/2009
  Q: I have a formula in access VB set up to convert text to MS Date. The date on our system appears as ...
  A: you didn't write how you are exporting to excel. Try to change the code as follwos: Private Sub ...
Access Macro (naming of files)11/24/2009
  Q: Hey, thx for taking Access questions! I'm trying to automate a database process that outputs a ...
  A: make a form place a commandbutton say cmdExport in its click event paste the following code : ...
Date Conversion11/23/2009
  Q: I have a formula in access VB set up to convert text to MS Date. The date on our system appears as ...
  A: I am unable to understand what calculation u mean ? your function returns vdate = 1091123 as ...
access & word11/22/2009
  Q: I am using access 2007 & office 2007 I have a record per employee saved in access table and the ...
  A: Have you enable macro ? follow these steps : 1) Click Office Icon on left corner. on right bottom ...
usage of ms-access in industrial engineering11/21/2009
  Q: I'm afshin.I'm a student of industrial engineering in Uni.Please help me to know that what are the ...
  A: Distribution ============ BACKHAUL. Use of a common carrier or vehicle from a private fleet for a ...
usage of ms-access in industrial engineering11/20/2009
  Q: I'm afshin.I'm a student of industrial engineering in Uni.Please help me to know that what are the ...
  A: Industrial engineers determine the most effective ways to use the basic factors of ...
recovering information11/19/2009
  Q: Someone accidentally deleted information from a table and we have the information from last year. ...
  A: yes this is possible. you can append records from external database to the current database. but ...
access & word11/17/2009
  Q: I am using access 2007 & office 2007 I have a record per employee saved in access table and the ...
  A: Instead of inserting word doc you can simply make a reference through hyperlink and on click event ...
Please help me11/16/2009
  Q: I have to design a simple super market data base where in i had two tables,one is Store_goods where ...
  A: is it homework or work asiignment. If it is work assignment then you should condsider for POS ...
Filter for reporting11/15/2009
  Q: I'm glad that finally I have found someone who can really help me. I asked you one question ...
  A: The database has been uploaded to http://rapidshare.com/files/308170530/Database.zip.html In ...
Monthly Report11/13/2009
  Q: I have a youth database which holds all of the youth information for a facility. I need to add a ...
  A: Make another table with following fields: tblSummary Data Type ========== ...
Calculating time in days/hours/minutes, based on time completed11/11/2009
  Q: Calculating amount of time used in hours and minutes, based on time completed. I need to calculated ...
  A: I have uploaded a file. It appears you didn't download that file. 1. I assume you created fields in ...
Calculating time in days/hours/minutes, based on time completed11/11/2009
  Q: Calculating amount of time used in hours and minutes, based on time completed. I need to calculated ...
  A: How are you storing the date and time field together in table. if you are entering manually and it ...
Inventory tracking database11/4/2009
  Q: I am very curious to make an inventory tracking database.I have created tables such as Product ...
  A: mail your db aziz_abroad at yahoo dot com *******Follow Up with the Questioner******** I am ...
function for my query11/3/2009
  Q: I am sending you an image of my present query. You will notice that I have rows for ZONE "5+7" and ...
  A: Use Recordset then like : Dim rs as DAO.Recordset,rsPrevVal1,rsPrevVal2,rsPrevVal3 Set rs= ...
Inventory tracking database11/3/2009
  Q: I am very curious to make an inventory tracking database.I have created tables such as Product ...
  A: In my opinion Stock Table should be removed and add 2 fields in Product table like OpeningQty (every ...
function for my query11/2/2009
  Q: I am sending you an image of my present query. You will notice that I have rows for ZONE "5+7" and ...
  A: Run 2 update queries as follows : To change date 1 day earlier: ============================= ...
Query before reporting11/2/2009
  Q: I have more than 3000 data in a table in access. I have created a report format with which i can get ...
  A: I have uploaded a sample database at : http://rapidshare.com/files/301260984/Mahfuz.zip.html In ...
How to run an array function in a query10/31/2009
  Q: I am sorry you did not understand my question. When we call a function in a query design view to ...
  A: Unless you tell me the exact requirement, I can not comment further. For custom function you can ...
employee form10/31/2009
  Q: I am develping a form for adding employees I set the controls for firstname, middlename, ...
  A: First remove data validation Is Not Null from all the fields then in save command button click event ...
Microsoft Access window size (twips)10/30/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a simple way to determine the height and width of the Access window in twips, but ...
  A: 1. Start Microsoft Access, and then open any database file or a project file. 2. Create a new ...
How to run an array function in a query10/29/2009
  Q: I am sorry you did not understand my question. When we call a function in a query design view to ...
  A: do you mean functions like DLookup / DSum or something else. it would be better if you could ...
Nested SELECT query10/27/2009
  Q: I have a table that records computer parts. A part can be a component of some other parts. Each part ...
  A: Use the follwoing Query Syntax ============================== SELECT Parts.PartNo, ...
Nested SELECT query10/27/2009
  Q: I have a table that records computer parts. A part can be a component of some other parts. Each part ...
  A: do you have sub part in other tables for example : Table1 PartId (PrimaryKey) PartName ...
count checkboxes in access 200710/26/2009
  Q: I have 32 check boxes per client how do i count the yes and no's ANSWER: Use the following code : ...
  A: I have uploaded a sample file at : http://rapidshare.com/files/298472086/Elvis.zip.html In this ...
Populating data in field based on other field.10/26/2009
  Q: I have created 2 tables. TB 1 contains 2 columns "Clause" and "description". TB2 again contains ...
  A: In lost focus event of Form combo box (Table1 Clause) use the following code: If Clause is numeric ...
Add new product10/25/2009
  Q: I actually tried all the ways to make it work but unfortuniately no way I used this code Private ...
  A: Replace the code line ===================== If Not IsNull(DLookup("[ProductName]", "tbl_Product", ...
count checkboxes in access 200710/25/2009
  Q: I have 32 check boxes per client how do i count the yes and no's
  A: Use the following code : Dim chkYesCount As Integer, chkNoCount As Integer, ctl As Control ...
add new category10/24/2009
  Q: I have a form for adding the categories the form contains 2 fields one for the categoryname indexed ...
  A: I am unable to understand your Question : As far as I derive , do you mean you have ...
Combo Box10/23/2009
  Q: I have a Combo Box in a form that is based on a table with two columns. One column is the full name ...
  A: I don't know how you would like to abbreviate the country name.programatically it can be done by ...
How to create openrecordset10/22/2009
  Q: i want to creat openrecordset. Can you please show me the steps to create on?
  A: Make a table and name it Copy_table. add following fields to the Copy_table Field Name ...
List Box on Form10/22/2009
  Q: I have a form whose data comes from tblmodel. I have a list box which gets its info from ...
  A: Try with the follwoing : Paste the follwoing Query syntax into Property Sheet(Row Source) of ...
Import Table from Password Protected DB10/21/2009
  Q: I have protected my Access 2000 database with password and want to allow user to import certain ...
  A: 1. you need to Link Table to SourceDb. In my example below I have placed DestinationDb.mdb and ...
How to set a default value in a table?10/21/2009
  Q: I would to know how to set a default value in a table . I am preparimg a training database with ...
  A: In table you have some restrictions for default value. Like you can not use table fields in formula. ...
Number format for phone numbers10/20/2009
  Q: I currently have a 2007 database that stores both land line phone and mobile phone numbers. Both are ...
  A: if you format phone number as number it wouldn't have leading zero. basically most of the softwares ...
MS Access10/20/2009
  Q: i have some data about employees of a company i need a results of this persons monthly date wise and ...
  A: there are some monthly programme What programs While asking question provide complete details to ...
DATEDIFF in ms access10/19/2009
  Q: I am creating a table in MS access for railway data base in which journeydate and reservationdate ...
  A: Editing directly in table is not recommended. You should create a data entry form and there using ...
MS Access Save Button Code?10/19/2009
  Q: Please i need help in MS Access MS Access Command Button (Save) codes to save one unbound front end ...
  A: you can download a sample file from link below : ...
return characters in a text string10/19/2009
  Q: I need to "extract" the character string between the 2 # symbols in a column, where the field length ...
  A: Try with this : Mid(Me.Text0, (InStr(1, Me.Text0, "#") + 1), (InStr((InStr(1, Me.Text0, "#") + 1) + ...
Add new product10/19/2009
  Q: I have a form for adding new products, and when I insert a new product which already exist in the ...
  A: Why you want to add same product again. Suppose you have ProductId Product Description ...
adding form10/18/2009
  Q: I have a Form for orders the main form to add the customer information and subform for adding the ...
  A: Stop the Scrolling Madness! =========================== Step 1 ------ Use the link found in ...
Access Problem10/18/2009
  Q: I am trying to create a form in Access 2007 as follows: The form has 3 columns titled Sta1, Sta1, ...
  A: I assume you have Tesxtboxes Sta1/Sta2 and DiffNo. Place a command button on the form and name it ...
sql query10/18/2009
  Q: I have a table named "tblantennadatanodups" that has fields "tagid", "date"," time" and "number of ...
  A: Make a query and name it Query3 (I have used this name in my query syntax). In SQL view (Right click ...
Auto-increment Field10/15/2009
  Q: I apologize for this really simple question - I'm fairly new to Access, and I have looked for a ...
  A: I assume you have bound form (i.e. bound to a table). In my example below the Form textboxt txtQid ...
How to make an MS Access Unbound Combo Box A Multiple Value List on an Unbound Form?10/14/2009
  Q: I need your help on MS Access 2007. I have a big problem with my MS Access Unbound Form. How can I ...
  A: Your combo Row Source Type (In Combo Property Sheet) should be Value List. In Row Source (just above ...
Linked tables10/13/2009
  Q: I have a access form which uses a linked table that links to a SQL DB. The table contains the ...
  A: I assume you have CityId invisible on the form. you can use the following code to run update query: ...
Copying Fields10/13/2009
  Q: I have a database with 1000 enters, with the following fields - CatNo, Name1, Name2, Sex1, Sex2, ...
  A: make a second table and name it Copy_Table with the following fields: Cat/Name/Sex/DOB/Car There ...
Copying Fields10/12/2009
  Q: I have a database with 1000 enters, with the following fields - CatNo, Name1, Name2, Sex1, Sex2, ...
  A: If you want to change your existing table structure i.e. Cat/Name/Sex/DOB/Car and store the values ...
MS Access 2007 date/time calculation10/12/2009
  Q: I need to perform TAT's for my company. I have the following columns: Ins Date (for inserted dates) ...
  A: This is query syntax so you need to use the syntax in Query grid. if you send me the compressed ...
MS Access 2007 date/time calculation10/12/2009
  Q: I need to perform TAT's for my company. I have the following columns: Ins Date (for inserted dates) ...
  A: Try with the following : SELECT Table1.fldId, Table1.InsDate, Table1.ResDate, Table1.RevDate, ...
Microsoft Access Survey Form for Online Use10/7/2009
  Q: I have created a Microsoft Access 2007 database with a form for students to respond a few survey ...
  A: you can deploy your application Using package Solution wizard.This way user wouldn't need to ...
How to pass field name from form to query10/6/2009
  Q: Sir, How do I send the some field names from form to query With Regards Dhandapani Bangalore ...
  A: 1. for string use "'" at the begining and at the end for example Lname(tablefield) ...
MS Access multiple selection from a form10/5/2009
  Q: How do I pass multiple values to a query from a form. I need to pass a selection of a single zip ...
  A: Use like operator instead : ---------------------------- strSql = "SELECT tblZipCodes.Zip_Codes FROM ...
Microsoft Access Survey Form for Online Use10/2/2009
  Q: I have created a Microsoft Access 2007 database with a form for students to respond a few survey ...
  A: you can freely download Access 2007 runtime from Microsoft site. Brief Description ...
Form DOB calc not showing in back end Table10/2/2009
  Q: Apologies if this question already got sent: I have an input form with an AGE field. The age is ...
  A: take another textbox(say txtAge).Bound it to the age field in linked table and set its visible ...
Photo capture10/1/2009
  Q: I am using ACCESS 2007 i am designing an employee form with OLE field which i am welling to restore ...
  A: In your employee table create a field (say Attachments) and from data type drop down combo select ...
Running Sum in Query9/30/2009
  Q: I am trying to create a running sum in a query based on a table "Data" and a query "Count_New" ...
  A: You can not use running sum in query but you can display running sum in Report. if you want to add ...
linked access db and sql server backend9/29/2009
  Q: I have a linked access database, the back end is sql server(2005), I was trying to insert rows ...
  A: detach database from sql server attach database again in sql server remove the links from access and ...
linked access db and sql server backend9/28/2009
  Q: I have a linked access database, the back end is sql server(2005), I was trying to insert rows ...
  A: I think there is one-to-many relationship problem. you are trying to update many side without first ...
Current Month and Cumulative Month total in MS Access Reports or Query9/27/2009
  Q: Sir, I have a database like this : Employee Number and Net salary for the months Net_01 = January, ...
  A: Why Net_01 to Net_12 ? Only Month field be sufficient and it would be easier to query if you store 1 ...
Entering new data in a form which contains more than one foreign key9/27/2009
  Q: I'm trying a small database program using MS Access 2003. I have a number of tables ( 5 in number ) ...
  A: yes access need foreign key to link aprent table with child table. However you can supress this ...
Labels9/25/2009
  Q: I have created an order entry form that will print out an invoice and a label for each box on the ...
  A: Are you manually putting product id ? and how the data is being stored in table something like : ...
Recover Database9/16/2009
  Q: We are using a seperate s/w to process information and store it in access database in local machine. ...
  A: There are so many software who claims to recover deleted files(manually if programatically then ...
A request for Access 20079/16/2009
  Q: Sir I am MCA Graduate and I need made an Application of my company where I am doing job as a Oracle ...
  A: Here is the link to download Access Developer Extension : ...
search in a query by two criterias9/16/2009
  Q: I would like to make aform depends on aquery to search in my tables by two criteria the first : a ...
  A: I assume by Time you mean Date range "SELECT fldOrderId, fldOrderDate, fldCustomerid, fldOrderValue ...
Database Management9/15/2009
  Q: I was in the middle of defining a relationship betwee two tables in my database access program and I ...
  A: I think you have left Contract table opened while creating relationship.Press Alt+ctrl+del key ...
MS Access 2003 Shrink form to a pop up window and create path to go from a report back to switchboard9/14/2009
  Q: I am a beginner user in MS Access 2003. I have a page that has several buttons that when you press ...
  A: Try the following steps : ========================= Step 1 Paste the following code in ...
combobox in ms access9/14/2009
  Q: why the first column in my combo is blank Me!mag_kombo.RowSource = "SELECT org.imemag, org.mag FROM ...
  A: In property sheet of the combo box scroll to Column Widths.you will see first column as 0cm;6.35cm ...
ms access 2003 creating a form where you enter a date range9/9/2009
  Q: I need to create a form that I can reference in a query where the form pops up when running the ...
  A: I think no need for pop-up form just a form as starter with two textboxes and one command button ...
insert query9/9/2009
  Q: how to insert the value obtained from a textfield into the database table.
  A: Try this DoCmd.RunSQL "Insert Into urtblname ([tblFieldname]) Values(Me.TextboxName);" if you have ...
Multi Select Records9/8/2009
  Q: I am a university student, on work experience creating a database for a company. The purpose of the ...
  A: I would suggest your table structure as follows : tblCompany tblCorrespondence ...
About the9/5/2009
  Q: I want to ask you about the record serial number in the bottom of the from that give each record his ...
  A: create a field in your table and name it fldSerial in load event of your first form use the ...
About the9/5/2009
  Q: I want to ask you about the record serial number in the bottom of the from that give each record his ...
  A: do not store it in table bcoz if you delete record then it will still have the same serial number ...
Call counter form9/2/2009
  Q: Ok, I'm trying to create a form that is way over my head, and I need to know if its possible. I'm ...
  A: yes it can be done. Prepare yourself with the form first like: Place all command buttons on the ...
Access - SQL9/1/2009
  Q: I am try to set up a SQL backend for my database. I consider myself a moderate to expert access ...
  A: You can upsize the database to sql using upsize wizard from access 2007. following are the questions ...
Ms Access 20079/1/2009
  Q: I need to create a form with 3 colums and i have a table with phone details like (Number, Name, Bill ...
  A: Steps to follow to display 10 records at button click ...
delete query8/31/2009
  Q: I am trying to use a delete query to delete a record. The only thing is that it did not work for ...
  A: It appears to be correct. I have tested it with following.check what additional information you have ...
Design issue8/28/2009
  Q: I have a design question. My database has sql backend and access front end. I have multiple users ...
  A: I would suggest to map the folder at each user's computer and link your database to that folder ...
How Do I Disable Append/delete/maketable Prompts?8/28/2009
  Q: I have created a software using MS Access 2007 Now i want to create package I have downloaded and ...
  A: you didn't mention whether given answer DoCmd.SetWarnings False before running action query ...
Iff8/27/2009
  Q: I have a Access database in which every company has a different type of products(A,B,C,D : They are ...
  A: what is your row structure in table 1) CompanyId / Compnay Name / ProductTypeA / ProductTypeB / ...
Check Box8/26/2009
  Q: I want to collect information from volunteers availablity. I want enter inforamtion that what days ...
  A: I assume you have 14 check boxes for each day 1 for morning and another for evening. if they are ...
MSAccess Calc8/25/2009
  Q: Need to calculate distance between two fields in different records. All I can think of is using ...
  A: Now it is clear So I assume atleast you have following fields PoleId =Pole1 / Ploe2 .... and so on ...
Updating Single Record in Continuious form8/25/2009
  Q: Sayedaziz, I have a Access 2000 database that I "inherited" when I came on board with my company. I ...
  A: you have not written how are you updating fields with True/False values and once this field is ...
Re:MS Access Database set-up8/24/2009
  Q: Sayedaziz, I am creating an Access Database Project for a Non-Profit Organization. It is an ...
  A: I think Response and answer are fixed. they donot vary say for example Assistance with food only 1 ...
Submit HTML form in access database8/21/2009
  Q: .I am new to both HTML and MS Access. I have created a form in HTML (no check box, no radio ...
  A: if you are using Front Page to create your html form then you can use Data Interface wizard. follow ...
MSAccess Pakaging8/21/2009
  Q: I have created a software using MS Access 2007 Now i want to create package I have downloaded and ...
  A: When you install the Access 2007 Developer Extensions on your computer, a new section, called ...

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