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kingsgambit
03-13-2002, 08:15 AM
I have build a personnel database, on the form where the user enters a new record is there a way to put a link to documents relating to them. abit like the shortcut command and have the record save the links.

Alexandre
03-13-2002, 11:46 AM
Use an hyperlink field and control. And the common dialog control or APIs to displau the OpenFile dialog box and grab the full name and path of the file chosen by the user.

Alex

kingsgambit
03-14-2002, 12:48 AM
What is the common dialog control and what are APIs

Alexandre
03-14-2002, 10:52 AM
If you have to learn about one of both means, go API:
http://www.mvps.org/access/api/api0001.htm

Alex