Continuous form troubles

[GBalcom]

I have a "Notes" field that I have placed on a continuous Subform. I expect this field to grow and shrink as needed to be able to see all the values in a specific record on the subform.

After some searching, I can't find an answer...Is it really that difficult? If someone can point me in the right direction, I sure would appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[gemma-the-husky]

yes, a form control (as opposed to a report control) won't grow/shrink

to expand any text box, you can shift+F2
alternatively, code a double-click to runcommand accmdzoombox

 

[pbaldy]

Generally speaking, the CanGrow property works on reports but not forms (except when printed). I've never used it, but you can try

http://www.lebans.com/cangrow.htm

Another option is opening a zoombox in the double click event of the textbox, or pop up a form filtered to that record.

 

[GBalcom]

I love this forum! thanks to both of you who responded in such a short amount of time.

gemma: I coded your suggestion, and think it's a fair compromise. I'm ultimately creating this particular app for a tablet, so I'll have to try it out.

pbaldy: I did download that and try it out. Apparently it only works with single forms, not continuous forms. At least I couldn't make it work.

 

[GBalcom]

On Second thought.....This interface is only for browsing, not editing...

Is there a way to put a "sub report" into this form, as I'm assuming it will read better?

 

[pbaldy]

I'd certainly give it a shot. I know CanGrow in a report in Report view works, including as a subreport. Should also work as a subreport of a form, but I've never tried mixing like that.