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    Problem with 'Lookup'

    Hi, I have 3 tables, tblCompany, tblBranch & tblJobs all linked together. 1 Company to many Branches and 1 Branch to many jobs relationship. The problem is that when I create a lookup field in tblJobs to look up the company (for easy insertion) I get a number instead, rather than the Company...
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    Design Help

    Hi, Thanks for your response... So, if I have Joe Bloggs & Co, based in London (HQ), and then Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow and then another co named Access Ltd in Leeds (HQ), and then also in Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham and Glasgow... Would I have to create a table for each branch and...
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    Design Help

    Hi all, I am creating a demo recruitment db and need some advice in knowing how to design it. Basically, an employer (tbl_Employer) will most likely have more than 1 branch. Would I have create a separate table or do I include all the details in the main table with address, phone numbers and...
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    Calculated field?

    HI, I need to create the following: "S" = 5 days "M" = 3 day "N" = 0 days So if a user selects from a drop down list 1 of the 3 options (S,M,N) then I need to add the number to the present date. If S then (5 + 3rd June 03) = 8th June 03 How do I tackle this? TIA
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    Font Size

    Hi, Each time I create a form the font size seem to be small ie 8pt. I have had a quick look in the Tools > Options...but couldn't find anything. Is there a way of setting the font size of forms to something like 12pt? Thanks!
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    Automatically 'Yes'

    Thank you...I see your point. Date returned is not important in this case as it is an internal library, and if someone has a document their name comes up too. So when a person takes out a doc they just date it and 'sign' it, from a drop down field (tblStaff). Am I going the right way around...
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    Automatically 'Yes'

    hmmm, a bit confused...you gave me a bit but I coudn't take it to a mile...anyway: I have a DateOut field and next to it (in the query) I have the Returned field, which is the 'yes no'. I tried the expression above (under the Returned field) and all the fields were blank...am I doing something...
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    Automatically 'Yes'

    Hello all, I have a date field which is filled in by users when they take out the relevant material and a 'yes no' field, so other users can see if it is available or not. Is there a way of automatically making the 'yes no' change to yes/no when the date field is filled in? This I would like...
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    Duplications?

    Is there a sample of the 'video store model' anywhere?
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    Duplications?

    Thank you for your well explained answer. I'll give that a try.
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    Duplications?

    I've done the search but found things relating to loans of a different kind. I've also tried library and got weird answers. Is ther anyone who is willing to help? TIA
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    Duplications?

    Hello, I am trying to create a Library DB, and noticed that we have more than 1 copy of the same book. I have set the ISBN number as the primary key - so I think that I may need to change it (?) The advise that I am seeking is how do I go about showing that the library has 3 copies but only 2...
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    Focus on Form

    Hello, I've created a form and juggled with the form fields and sorted out the tab stops. What I need to do now is to get the Focus to display on the first field when a making a new entry. Any advice appreciated. TIA
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    Design Help

    Hi, I need to set up a DB for our computers, ie an inventory. What I am having struggling with is the first bit of the design. Basically we have, STAFF, PC's, but only 1 PC per user. Does this mean a 1-to-1 relationship? This I have tried and when creating a form to insert details; it is still...
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    Calculating Dates

    Hi, I've been away from Acces for some time now and having some difficulty with calculating dates. I have an 'InstallDate' field, which I would like to work out the difference from todays date. Basically this would tell the user (when opening the DB) the age of the installation. I hope this...
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