accessing query fields

[ltiner]

I have a form that uses a query for the record source.

On this form I have a subform.

Within the subform I need to use some of the main form query fields (there is no reason to display these fields on the main form)to perform various calculations. I know I can have bound text boxes (referencing the needed fields) on the main form and reference them through the main form. But, is there an easy way to reference the query fields without having to place them on a form?

Thanks

Larry

 

[Pat Hartman]

Try referencing the fields this way:

Me.Parent.yourfieldname

If that doesn't work (I don't know if it will since I haven't tried it), either put the fields into hidden controls on the main form or change the subform's query to join to the table that the mainform's query references so that the fields will be available in the subform's recordsource.