Create Random Member ID Field?
Nov 3, 2004
I have a database that I took over for a small group (it has about 400 records), and they want to add a field for "Member ID", to use for member badges and whatnot.
A friend tried to help me by suggesting the "Change the starting value of an incrementing AutoNumber field" from the Access Help File, but I don't necessarily want incremental numbers, I just want a string of perhaps 8 numbers in no particular order, and obviously, unique to each record. I also don't understand how I can get that to work in pre-existing records...
So, what I'm wanting, in a snapshot, is:
83928475 John Smith 123 Any St
93827221 Mary Jones 678 Market St
19182734 Elvis Presley Graceland
etc...
I was thinking that perhaps a formula could be created in a query? Heck I don't know!
I only know enough about Access to be dangerous, so I appreciate anyone's help!
THANKS!
Matt
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Jan 2, 2015
I'm trying to create a query that generates random numbers for each record, sorts them by that field, then selects the top record. This should randomize the record being selected.
I can use the Rnd([ID]) function which does appear to generate a random number. Problem is that each time I exit the program and come back in, it always selects the same record. When I remove the Top = 1, to show all the records, every row does have a different random number but it does not appear to be sorting by this field.
If I run the query, here is the number I get: 0.98609316349029
Exit the program, restart, and run the query again: 0.98609316349029
If I refresh the query, the second and third time does appear to be random but the first result is always the same. how to generate truly random numbers?
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May 28, 2015
I've been building a CRM in Access that allows for creating profiles for our accounts. When we add a new account, I'd like an Account ID to automatically generate and look like this: CRMXXXXX where the X's represent a random number. I originally wanted to set the field as autonumber to just count up, but unfortunately I need to append this value to another sales database we have; you can't store the text "CRM" with an autonumber in a table.
Right now, all I've done is place an equation in the default value of a textbox I have on my 'Add Account' form. I then made the control source of the text box the Account ID field. My equation is as follows:
="CRM" & CStr(Int(Rnd(Now())*10000))
This appears to work, as it generates a value in the correct format. However, I've realized that each time I open the CRM, the random numbers start over again and I run into issues of trying to create a new record with the same ID as a previously created record. I assume I need to incorporate some sort of timestamp to it in order to change it.
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Apr 19, 2005
First off, I want to see if this is possible. It seeems like it should be but sometimes I dream bigger then things allow.
OK... I have a form made in Access. There is a text field that I would like to be able to do the following:
If the field is null, a number will be randomly generated betwen teh values of 1 and 1500.
If the field is not null (we entered a number between 1 and 1500), then that field would be set to that number.
The field CANNOT have the same number given (we will only have 1500 records and want them randomly generated a number unless otherwise specified).
Can this be done? I made my attempt but it keeps failing no matter how I try and fix and such. I guess this is what happend when you haven't used Visual Basic in about 4 years.
PLEASE HELP! Thanks In Advace,
Tara (aka Bay)
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Jun 21, 2013
Have a table (tblDailyResults) with 4 fields (ID,TestName,Result,TestDate). It contains a snapshot of about 1,000 records. All fields have data except "Result", which is null. I also have a table (tblResults) with 3 fields (ID,TestName,Result), it contains about 100,000 Records of historical results. What I need to do is Update the "Result" field in "tblDailyResults" with a randomly select value from tblResults where the two testname match.
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Aug 3, 2012
On an Access database, I would like an ID number to be generated randomly.
This ID number needs to be within the range of 11000 - 99999.
How is this possible?
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Jun 10, 2014
How can I generate a random string to a text field from a button. I
Say I have a form..
On the form I have:
X1 Button (BTN-Generate-Password)
X1 Text Field (TF-Generated-Password)
How can I make it so when the button is clicked a random string will appear in the text box
HTML Code:
Private Sub BTN-Generate-Password_Click()
(What Do I put here?) (Will it populate the Text Field?)
End Sub
- 9 Characters
- Upper and Lower Case
- Numeric & Alpha Numeric
- These Characters (!@#$%)
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May 27, 2014
Is it possible to run a SQL command to update a field within a table with random numbers?
More specifically - random long integers linking back to an ID (autonumber) field in another table?
Background to this is, I have multiple static data tables related to each other by long integer identifiers (autonumbers)
The structure is fine but I haven't been provided with the actual data yet - but for development purposes, I need to work on other functionality which requires that this data be present.
So I want to fill my table with dummy data such that I can go off and work on the remaining functionality, but then just go back and clear it all out once I get the actual data.
I have one 'main' static table, which links back to other tables, which I have already populated with dummy static (i.e. company names, locations etc) Now I want to go into my main table and populate those fields in each record with a random ID. I don't mind doing this field-by-field (there's only a handful) but I've a lot of records in there (~1000) so I'd rather not do this record-by-record.
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Sep 30, 2005
Lets start by saying I am not a programmer but by modifying examples found in books I have over the past few years built an order processing data base for our business. An expert would think what a mess but it works for ME. The problem being I would like my staff to be able to use it.There is one problem which I can get around but they would not be able to.
The database has two tables (well more than that but its two I am talking about here) One which holds details of 3000 + Roads. The other has House or Firms names and directions. On the order form I have two Combo boxes one to enter the Location (House Name) another for the Road Name. When you enter a House name the Not In List event looks to see if we have delivered to
that location before, if so displays the full address. name,number,road,town in the combo box fed from a query which uses an EXPr to re join the data fields to display as one. If the location has not been used before a yes/no box comes up. If yes a new form opens to enter the details and choose the road/town from the road list.Then you are returned to the order form.
The problem is let say you start to enter "Orchard Cottage" up comes Orchard Cottage,London Rd,Larkfield. Want you want to enter is another Orchard Cottage in say Ditton.
Because you already have one in the list the combo box will not ask if you want to enter a new one. I can get around it by putting an extra letter in the name, then once the order had been finished go to the location table and take the letter out. No good for the Staff as you can see. Shame the rest works fine.
Anyone have an answer ?
Kevin.
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May 6, 2006
I have several queries to find expired members, current members etc, however I can't get new members this year. Iv'e tried the unmatched query wizard using these two queries, also several other queries and tables but I either end up with all records or none. I'm going round in circles. I don't want a parameter query to ask the date, just some code to get the new records for this year and when the query is run next year it will show the new records for that year etc. Any help would be appreciated. My year date starts August 1st and ends following July 31st.
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Aug 8, 2007
ok
here it is
i have a database for members.
i have a table with the general info for the members like name, date of birth, that kind of stuff.
i want to know how i can make sure that there are no duplicate members.
when in the form.. how can i validate that the member isn't already there?
the problem is i can't validate the name for duplicates because there isn't only one John in the world. or the name might match all together but the birthdate isn't the same.. things like that
i'm sure this is a very common problem so there might be an established solution
i made a search for duplicate reord. but not sure what to do with it
i was thinking of creating a special value using firstname-lastname-birthdate so they'd be unique... but even after doing that. how can i make sure the record isn't added to the table until it is validated?
hope i was clear with my question.. thanks for the help
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Jan 4, 2005
I am new to Access and have made a databse using Access 2000. This is used for a dart league.
In one of the Tables called Members each "record" is made up of the persons details
(Name,address, etc). Included in the Row record I have "fields" (columns) that keep track of
the points each person hits on a nightly basis. I also have a Total Field.
Exampleof fields)
ID#,First Name, Last Name, Address, Phone #, Week 1, week 2, week 3, Total
How do I get the Total Field in the record to add up the nightly points in Week 1 + Week 2 + Week 3.?
In Excel it would be a simple calculation (e.g =sum(a1+b1+c1) etc.
As I said I am new to this database and it is very frustrating at the moment. I have used the help function
but it mostly double dutch to me.
ANY HELP in plain english would be appreciated
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Jul 11, 2007
Hi
I am a member of a local tennis club and they have asked me to help them to build a database that will cover membership details and annual fees. Does anybody have a template that would be useful to get me started with this? Obviosly, it could be for any type of club.
Regards
Noel
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Jan 14, 2008
I need to create a form in Access which allows member registration, once the member has entered all their details and clicks on the enter button a pop screen/form of some sort should display their member no. this member number would be the next one down in the list, and should be a 16 digit number.. and it always has to start with the numbers 5555 1946 (the remaining 8 digits must be generated by access in sequence each time a member joins.)
How do i do this?
thanks in advance.
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Aug 11, 2015
I created a text box on a form to show the member's first and last name. Works great! I now want to add it to show if they are a Jr. or a Sr. I thought I knew enough to make it work, but now instead of the name it just shows "-1". Here's the expression in the box...(if possible I'd like to keep it as an expression, since I'm still new to the "behind the scenes stuff" and don't know VBA)
=[GoesBy] & " " & [LName] & " " & IIf([IsJr]=True,"Jr",0) Or IIf([IsSr]=True,"Sr",0)
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Nov 27, 2005
Hi,
Trying to run a template on a new computer.. it works on other computers, but in this case it gives me this compile error.. kind of strange.
It comes up here-
End With
Selection.PasteAndFormat (wdPasteDefault)
Selection.MoveUp Unit:=wdParagraph, Count:=1, Extend:=wdExtend
(.PasteAndFormat) gets highlighted... I'm not that computer savvy... please help!!
Thanks heaps
Ross
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Aug 10, 2007
I am setting up a call log for an application. Once a message has been entered, I need to restrict access to the person who created it AND to managers (who have admin privelages to the database). Since the user who created a message needs to be able to go back in and edit it if necessary, I can NOT simply restrict access to the edit form to admins.
The command that opens this form looks like this so far:Code:If ((Me.[Transaction] = "Status Call") And _ (Me.[TransactionBy] = CurrentUser())) THEN DoCmd.OpenForm "frmEditMessage" ...Else MsgBox("Blah blah blah, etc etc.")End IfI need to add something to the initial If statement like this:Code:Or (CurrentUser.isMemberOfGroup("Admins"))but I don't know the correct Access syntax for it.
Any help anyone can give me would be appreciated!
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Jul 3, 2014
I need to add a DLookup to my Subreport.
For my text box, Text255, on the Subreport I have tried:
Code:
Private Sub Report_Load()
Me.Text255 = DLookup("[Along_line_spacing_%pass]", "Performance_Requirements_Defaults_Table")
The table Performance_Requirements_Defaults_Table has just one record for lookup. No value is returned when I run the main report.
I found this: [URL] .....
And tried adding the lookup code to the main report instead of the Subreport, but I think I am having trouble understanding what they mean here: "Subform1 is the name of the subform CONTROL on mainform" Are they inferring that I need to have a text box on the mainform as well?
I tried using this Me!Subform1.Form!ControlName like this:
Code:
Me.Text255.QC_Along_Line_Processing_Subreport!Text255 = DLookup("[Along_line_spacing_%pass]", "Performance_Requirements_Defaults_Table")
I know this is not correct, and I have tried several variations, but I am totally stumped. Everything I have tried with the lookup code in the main report returns "Member Not Found" and Text255 is highlighted. I feel like this should not be such a big problem.
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Oct 10, 2012
I have table with companies (accounts) and a table contacts (people working for the specific company.
Then among this contacts there are contacts - individuals not linked to any account.
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Jan 19, 2015
i have the following code in a function but when i want to compile it i have the following code will be blue i have error in this line:
.NamedParameters = True
the error message is this :
method or data member not found
my code is as following:
Function Get_Bearbeiter_Detail(ByVal vBearbeiter_Code As String, Optional ByRef vBearbeiter_Name As String, Optional ByRef vReadOnly_Flag As Boolean, Optional ByRef vAnalyser_Flag As Boolean, Optional ByRef vAdmin_Flag As Boolean) As Boolean
On Error GoTo Err
DoCmd.Hourglass True
Dim rst As ADODB.Recordset
[code].....
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Jun 11, 2013
I am receiving the Method or data member not found error message when I attempt to add a new record in form view. I have been working in an old 2002-2003 version of Access until last week when it was converted to 2007. The old version allowed for additions just fine but now after the conversion something is wrong. The code is below. I underlined the line throwing the error message (FindFirst). Code is not my strong suit.
'Open form to new record
gstrCallingForm = Me.Name
strDocName = "frmNewApplicant"
[Code].....
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Sep 27, 2013
I'm a newbie trying to upgrade a 2003 database to 2010. When I compile this database an error pops up saying "Method or data member not found". This is the code below:
Private Sub CBPrintReq_Click()
On Error GoTo SendPrintError
Dim NewID As String, Notice As String, Temp
Dim CRLF As String * 3
CRLF = Chr$(10) + Chr$(13)
Notice = ""
[Code] ....
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May 18, 2006
Hi all, I’m trying to filter the records a subform shows based on the employee number (in a combo box) that the user selects in the main form. At the moment im getting the following message when I select an employee number in the combo box: “Compile error, method or data member not found”:confused:
Ive searched the forums on here and tried to make use of the information other people have posted but im still having trouble getting this to work
Below is the code I have on the combo box of the main form:
Private Sub Cbo_Emp_Filter_AfterUpdate()
Dim strSQl As String
strSQl = " Select * from DATA-EMPLOYEE_MASTER where DATA-EMPLOYEE_MASTER.EMPLOYEE_NUMBER=" & Form![SCREEN-ABSENCE_TRACKING_MAIN]![EMPLOYEE_NUMBER]
Me.SUBFORM_ABSENCE_TRACKING.RecordSource = strSQl
Me.SUBFORM_ABSENCE_TRACKING.Requery
End Sub
Ive also posted the database if any one is willing to have a look for me (ive removed irrelevant tables/forms/reports). Im using access 97
Thanks
Jim
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Jan 5, 2014
I have a race league, I want to select the top 10 point scores for each member.
I have read the Allen Browne article (and many others) and tried many variations on his code but cannot get this working.
I face two issues
- The ORDER by clause has no effect, points are not sorted with largest first
- Access being unable to differentiate between scores with the same value and returning additional records. I have added an "Event" field to make the record unique, but this does not seem to work.
Query code is
SELECT qLeague.Member, qLeague.Event, qLeague.Points
FROM qLeague
WHERE qLeague.Points IN
(SELECT TOP 10 Points
FROM qLeague AS Dupe
WHERE Dupe.Points= qLeague.Points
ORDER BY Dupe.Member, Dupe.Points DESC
)
ORDER BY qLeague.Member ASC, qLeague.Points;
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Member Event Points
Alex Peters SDMC North Weald Sprint 3
Alex Peters HCAAC Debden May 3
Alex Peters GB/Harrow TAMS NW Sprint 4
Alex Peters HCAAC Debden Sprint 5
Alex Peters Llys y Fran Hillclimb 6
etc ....
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Error: Compile error: Method or data member not found when create Update button
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Sep 2, 2013
i have these code to auto generate member number but the highlighted line generate error 94 - invalid use of NULL:
Private Sub cmdGetNumb_Click()
'On click of button a new Member Number is generated and
'focus is moved to tFName field.
Me![nMembNum] = NewMembNum()
Me![tFName].SetFocus
'Prevent accidental click
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[Code] ....
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