Searching for a record from multiple forms (1 Viewer)

rlmoss44

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I am learning through trial and error about creating a database and now I'm stuck. I currently have 4 tables and 4 forms(which will grow). The forms are set up to pull data from the applicable table. Each table has numerous fields (no duplicates). I've also created a Form called "Main Menu" that list buttons that will "GotoForm"

Im trying to create a search box or button on the Main Menu Form that when I enter a SSAN it takes me to the record on form that person belongs to. Is this possible using a code?? For instance GoTo Record?
 

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What do the tables contain? From your statement "form that person belongs to", it sounds like you have tables for each person or something. That would almost certainly be a mistake.
 

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rlmoss44,
Learning by trial and error is a long and unpleasant process.
Here is a great Access Basics guide from Crystal

You should also become familiar with relational database concepts. Here are some freevideos to help.

Good luck.
 

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the tables have anywhere from 100 to 300 record lines but each table has a "SSAN" field....In all of my forms I made a search box the finds the record based on the SSAN but its only looks at one table. The link is a screenshot of my current tables. You can see that all of them have a SSAN field. I tried the relationship but couldn't figure it out. Thanks in advance

To see the link delete the space after //

https:// drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw6XwWjMZP5iWHhsa3pGUDYtVmc/view?usp=sharing
 

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I fixed it!! what I did was just put all the information on an excel sheet and created a 1 table that I had to drastically modify, thanks again for all your help!!
 

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Glad you have a solution that works for you.
 

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