Specific Label Printing

[tomc]

I have a records database where a user can enter descriptive information for a file and then print out a folder label with that info. All of the descriptive info is retained in the folder table but I want them to be able to print out labels for selected files. I already do that with a parameter query behind the label that asks them for user and date, however, if a user enters info for 200 folders in one day and only wants to print labels for twenty of them how do I separate those twenty out. I'd rather not use an auto number.

My idea is to put a check box on the folder data entry screen and if the box is checked it prints the label, if it isn't checked it does not print. Only folders with the check mark will print a label. That way if there is a printer hang-up they can go back in and check the folders they want to print for and print them. After printing the folder labels with checked boxes the check in the check box should be removed.

Thanks, All, and let me know if this doesn't make sense,

Tom

 

[Len Boorman]

Include the check box in the table and then it sounds as if you have answered you own question.

I have used this on a number of occassions. Basically when wanting to print something automatically when the data entry screen is closed (say all new records). Update check box after generaring print and as you say you have a reprint capability purely by changing the checkbox

L