cannot view screen as cursor moves through fields

[ehdoh]

I have a main form on the first tab of a tab control and individual subforms that populate the remaining four tabs on a tab control. When I enter data into the main form, I can use the tab key to move my cursor from field to field and the part of the screen where the cursor moves to is constantly visible (automatically). However, when I enter data into my subforms, I am not able to view the location of the cursor automatically -- rather, I have to use the mouse to scroll up/down and across the screen to the location of the cursor. How can I automate this process on the subforms so that I can view the cursor on the subforms in the same way I can on the main form??? I did nothing special to automate the process on the main form so am confused as to why it is not happening with the subforms...

Thanks!
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[ehdoh]

I have yet to solve this problem. Is anyone out there who can help??

 

[ghudson]

Can you post your db (form)? An Access 97 version will enhance your odds of a fix.

 

[ehdoh]

I have attached a copy of the bits of the database I am currently working on and having troubles with. The form I have posted about is labeled herein as "copy of TABS2."

A colleague suggested I could remedy the cursor problem by setting "size to fit form" under the window option. I tried this, but it does not work for me. It worked for him, but I believe he was using A2K where I believe I am on 97...

I appreciate any advice or help you can offer!

Cheers,
E.

 

[ehdoh]

darn! I cannot get the attachment to go through. When I first tried, I did not realise I needed to have one of a select few file types. I am trying to attach parts of an Access database, so the file type is mdb. How can I attach this? When I change the file suffix to some of those that are accepted on this forum, I cannot open the file...

help (please)!

 

[ghudson]

You need to compact your database to reduce the fat and then zip it up before you attempt to attach it to your post.

 

[Autoeng]

Use WinZip. It's free for evaluation and can be downloaded here...

http://www.winzip.com/ddchomea.htm

 

[ehdoh]

I have tried attaching a zipped version of my database several times this morning but have consistently been told that even my compacted and zipped database is too large. In response, I have whiddled down the db to just the bare minimums.

What is attached is a rough copy of the main form (copy of tabs2) and only a single subform. My current problem still remains that the screen does not shift as the cursor moves through the fields of the subform. On my actual database, I have several tab controls and each of them house a subform--so on the actual db my problem is found quadru-fold...

Looking forward to hearing your proposed solutions,
E.

 

[ehdoh]

I am still stuck on this issue...any ideas floating out there?

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[Friday]

Has anyone every figured this out?

 

[ehdoh]

Friday--

Unfortunately, no -- at least not to my knowledge...if you hear otherwise, please let me know.

Cheers,
E.

 

[a.sinatra]

So you have to move your cursor to see it? This is a windows property, when you type the cursor hides itself.
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[Autoeng]

ehdoh:

I downloaded the file but I don't see what you are talking about. I opened but forms and every time I tabbed if the field had data, the entire data was highlighted and if the field was blank I got a flashing cursor. Maybe I'm missing the point. Also, I saw no tabs in either of the forms so that had me a little confused right from the start.

 

[Friday]

ehdoh:

I downloaded the file but I don't see what you are talking about. I opened but forms and every time I tabbed if the field had data, the entire data was highlighted and if the field was blank I got a flashing cursor. Maybe I'm missing the point. Also, I saw no tabs in either of the forms so that had me a little confused right from the start.

Auto:

Here is the scenario. Main form with subform. The subform is longer that the
screen. When you get to the bottom of the visible screen, tabbing to the next field. The cursor moves to the correct field, but the screen doesn't move down so you can see where you are at. you have to use the scroll bar to move down to see what you are typing. I'm having the same problem.

 

[Autoeng]

Ah... good question. Make it all fit within the viewable area or use code to resize the form to fit the screen would eliminate the problem but I have no idea why it does what it does.