Open form to use to influence data shown in another form

[AthenaSpirit]

Hello,

I have a form that I wish to enter participant number details into ... I would like this form to remain open with the participant number (and other info) still displayed

My question is.. Is it possible to create another that form that brings up the record displayed in the open form?

I am having issues with timers and this the only way I can think of getting around it (I'm by no means an expert)

I cannot find where to find this out, I would love any help?

 

[bob fitz]

My question is.. Is it possible to create another that form that brings up the record displayed in the open form?

Why would you need to open another form and display the data that you already have.

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Hello,

Yes it does sound odd, and there are no doubt better ways to do it, however this is my last stage and happy to do it this way if possible.

So I am using the database as a simple program for use by my participants and features different tasks. So.. for use on this task (that simply requires them to answer questions), I want to open a form in which I type in their Participant Number and the group number on which they are assigned. I do not want the participant to edit the form, however I would like it to remain open for information purposes... (complete). For the form relating to the questions (Task), I just want the participant to enter in the data and store it to their record. However the form features a 2 min countdown timer that forwards the participant back to the main menu...

Is this possible?

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Sorry, that was a bit wordy.. Basically I want allocate participant and group number to participant on one form, while I just want the participants form to record answers to the record chosen in the open window
.

 

[bob fitz]

Hello,

Yes it does sound odd, and there are no doubt better ways to do it, however this is my last stage and happy to do it this way if possible.

So I am using the database as a simple program for use by my participants and features different tasks. So.. for use on this task (that simply requires them to answer questions), I want to open a form in which I type in their Participant Number and the group number on which they are assigned. I do not want the participant to edit the form, however I would like it to remain open for information purposes... (complete). For the form relating to the questions (Task), I just want the participant to enter in the data and store it to their record. However the form features a 2 min countdown timer that forwards the participant back to the main menu...

Is this possible?

Sorry, that was a bit wordy.. Basically I want allocate participant and group number to participant on one form, while I just want the participants form to record answers to the record chosen in the open window
.

I'm sorry, as much as I would like to help, I just don't understand what you are trying to do. Hopefully, someone else, with a better understanding will pass by.

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Thank you Bob. Its my fault. Maybe I am asking for the wrong thing, I am newish at this and cannot find any books that explain this to me.
Basically I would like a form to appear where i can select a record and edit it, and then after 2 minutes this form will close and another form appears with the same set up and after the 2 minutes get diverted back to menu (just another form).
That is in a nutshell what i am trying to do.
Currently I have a form set up from a query which a parameter criteria asking for a participants number.. this opens the next form with the correct record, however the timer is not accurate as I am assuming it activates when the parameter search pops up.
Can anyone help me or point me to where I can find help please?

 

[bob fitz]

Basically I would like a form to appear where i can select a record and edit it, and then after 2 minutes this form will close....

Why must this close after 2 minutes? What if the user has not finished the edit?

.... and another form appears with the same set up...

What do you mean by "the same set up"?

and after the 2 minutes get diverted back to menu (just another form).

What is this form. Is it perhaps where the whole sequence of opening forms starts?

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Hello,

It is 2 minutes because it is a timed answer session activity for my participants to complete.
By the same set up, I mean just repeat, so I would like 2 timed forms.
And yes it is a sequence of forms.. I have autoload to splashscreen that goes onto a switchboard that I use as my "Main Menu"

With thanks

 

[bob fitz]

Can you post a copy of your db

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Yes of course. It is only a simple series of forms, however it I would like the mentioned timer task to feature on both Task 1 and repeated on Task 3. I am aware the timer is too short at the moment (this is just for testing).. However it is activating on the parameter search box which is not acurrate enough for the participants (Am trying to simulate the Unusual Uses Task, which simply asks a question and participants answer in as many ways as they can in 2 mins)

I truly thank you for your interest,

 

[AthenaSpirit]

File attached.

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Is it possible to activate a timer that forwards you onto a another form say on event "on load" or "on click" ?

 

[Inijjer]

Thank you Bob. Its my fault. Maybe I am asking for the wrong thing, I am newish at this and cannot find any books that explain this to me.
Basically I would like a form to appear where i can select a record and edit it, and then after 2 minutes this form will close and another form appears with the same set up and after the 2 minutes get diverted back to menu (just another form).
That is in a nutshell what i am trying to do.
Currently I have a form set up from a query which a parameter criteria asking for a participants number.. this opens the next form with the correct record, however the timer is not accurate as I am assuming it activates when the parameter search pops up.
Can anyone help me or point me to where I can find help please?

Have you tried using the default value property that references the ID number from the previous form?

 

[AthenaSpirit]

Excellent! Solved both problems

Thank you