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    New Database

    I actually started creating just a single patrol table in the beginning, but wasn't sure, so I ditched the idea... now that I see that was the right way to proceed, should I make the type of patrols as one field as drop down or each its own field as a check box, same question for the month. I...
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    New Database

    I have attempted to create a new database and am having a few problems... I am curious to know the best way to set up the following database: used to schedule certain types of patrols on a specific pipeline section during specific months for a specific person. Here is basically how I am set...
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    Forms & Subforms

    I did not find an answer... although I did finally get it to work. I ended up recreating the main form and then added the subforms back in and it worked. I have no idea what happened the first time that it did not work correctly. Good luck!!
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    Forms & Subforms

    Allow edits is currently set to yes... still no luck.
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    Forms & Subforms

    The forms are also linked in which I have defined my own criteria to link (which is the same linkage in the tables).
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    Forms & Subforms

    Each (what I'll call) sub table is linked to the main table, but they are not linked to one another.
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    Forms & Subforms

    The data entry property of the form is set to no, still no luck.
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    Forms & Subforms

    I have actually already attempted to go out of the form and then back in and the information still isn't showing up... Here is something else I have noticed...after inputting, the information shows in the correct tables, it also shows in the subforms that are standing alone... it is just not...
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    Forms & Subforms

    I have created a form from a "main information table" and am attempting to create subforms under it from several other tables. I get the subforms created and can input the information and it shows up in all the correct tables (which is what I want)... here's where the problems comes in. If I...
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    Auto Look-Up

    I do have it set the way you listed and no luck... I did try something different and it seems to be working better now. Instead of pulling the info from the table where the the auto look up column resides, I have written the query to pull the last name from the employee table and so far so...
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    Auto Look-Up

    I have a database with multiple tables. In one of the tables I have a column to auto look up the employees last name to an employee table (these tables are also linked). I have it look up to show me the last name with a primary key set (which is hidden) on their employee number. All works...
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    Table - Data Type Problem

    Jack, thanks for the help... this fixed my problem.
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    Table - Data Type Problem

    Here's the way I added the memo field: Opened the table in design view, added the Field Name & then changed the field type to Memo from the drop down list. I then go to view and attempt to type in the info & it is cut off after 255 characters. How do I drag the memo field from the list?
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    Table/Report - Hyperlink

    I'm not sure I understand the reply... where's the onactivate event?... how do I add an unbound image control?
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    Table/Report - Hyperlink

    I have created a column in my table and set the data type to a hyperlink that links to a folder that holds photos (jpg). I am able to click on this link and get to the picture that resides in that folder. When I create a report I am getting the link address and would rather see the picture...
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    Table - Data Type Problem

    I am attempting to add text in a table that is too lengthly for a text field... I have changed the data type to memo and am still having my text cut off after 255 characters. I notice that memo is available to 65,000+ characters but mentions something about DOA. Can someone provide help with...
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