Hi all

I have a simple problem but its frustrating me because I cant figure out how to do it!

I have a list of data which I've already entered but I want the autonumber to continue from 2665.

Also, I want to then, on the form for it to open on say 2666 to be able to add a new record??


Please help!!

What is it starting at when you enter a new record?

you have to do an append query to add an item numbered 2664

then delete it

then the next number will be 2665

---------
but you cant/shouldnt assume you wont get gaps in an autonumber sequence - if you want to ensure there are no gaps, you need a different technique, which is normally to have a function that says

idnumber = highestnumber + 1

Where would I put that function? I am newish to Access, I did it briefly a few years ago but forgot most things!

Its just starting at 0 at moment

I have tried to do this but to no avail. Can you create a blank table with the same fields and then generate 2665 records via VBA and then append the current table without the ID field ?

I don't know if you can do this.

Sorry

is there something I can put in Default Value which will say when adding a new record, it goes onto next number

create an append query to add a record, and set the autonumber field to 2664 (or whatever), and any other data that might be required

run the append query

now open the table, and delete the recorc you just added

the autonumber will now continue for the next number.

-----------
i can only repeat - do not try to use an autonumber to manage anything that has ot maintain a sequence.