i have 14 separate forms-- data will be entered so that all 14 forms for id #1, then all for id#2, etc. therefore, i have added a command button at the bottom of each form, linking it to the next form. i used the wizard and linked the id's (so that if you are on #7, clicking the command will take you to next form #7). but what about if the id is being entered for the first time. is there a way to get access to fill in the id # automatically when the next form button is clicked, as opposed to having the entry people type in the id every time?? any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks,
angela

Look into using the OpenArgs.

Why so many forms for one record?