how do I run a query on load of form?

[shabbaranks]

Hi all...

I have a query which checks a table to see if there are any new additions to it (the table is a linked table). Can anyone please tell me how I get the query to run on startup of the database? Does it require some VBA?

Thanks

 

[Guus2005]

Yes, it does require some VBA.
There are two events you can use for this purpose, Form_Open(can be cancelled) and Form_Load.

In the Form_Open event you can run a query and if you don't like what you see, cancel the form to open.
In the Form_Load event you can also run query.
The Form_Open event fires once and the Form_Load event fires each time the form receives focus.

HTH

 

[Guus2005]

... you can also run a Macro to run the query. But VBA gives you more control.

HTH

 

[shabbaranks]

Hey,

Thanks for the replies, I managed to do it using

DoCmd.OpenQuery "ImportNewProjectsQuery"

Thanks again