How To Set A Default Value In Lookup
Nov 8, 2011I tried to set a default value for a lookup list in a table by entering a value in Design View--General--Default Value. But that default value doesn't come out.
how to do it?
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Default Value For A Lookup Field
Apr 14, 2006Hi Guys.
I have a look-up field in a table that looks-up a range of values from another table. How do I set a default value for the field? I have tried entering in numbers as default values (IE the ID numbers for the records that are being looked up) but that doesnt work.
Default Value Lookup From Same Table
Feb 15, 2007I'm using Access 2003 to write reference books. I have a field labeled Title Page and one labeled Source Page. 9 times out of 10 the Title page is the same as the source page. So, how can I put in a default value that the source page is the same as the title page, but then I'm allowed to go in and change the source page in the rare instance when they don't match. I'm fairly new to Access, though not to database programs.
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Jul 23, 2013I have a Lookup field that possesses a ID Number and Company name, taken from another table (which the user can add to as required).I would like to set my Lookup field to specific ID Number and Company name by default, as this will be used most frequently by users completing the form.how to refer specifically in VBA to specific table, column and ID number, but have not had much luck.
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May 22, 2006I'm still learning here, so please don't get annoyed if I don't know what I'm talking about.
I have a Module that I created that looks up a value in a table.. It is shown below.
Public Function DescLookup()
DescLookup = DLookup("[Projdescription]", "ProjDescTable", "[OrderN] = [Forms]![Production]![ProjIncList]")
End Function
I want this to be the default value for a field, however I want the field to be editable and I will later have a button that calls on an update query that will update the field with whatever changes are made to the Text Box, however when I set DescLookup() as the default value of the text box, it will not let me edit the text box in the form.
Am I describing this correctly? Can anyone help?
Tables :: Default Value As Lookup Depending On Another Field
Feb 26, 2013I have have a "master table" with Analyst ID and Analyst fields among other fields needed. Analyst ID is a number and Analyst will be the name of someone that corresponds to that number. I have a separate table that defines who is assigned to that particular ID.
1 Kim
2 Sarah
3 Beth
I have a form for this master table that shows Analyst ID and Analyst. I would like the default value of the Analyst field to be the name that corresponds to the Analyst ID number for the record. I would also like this same field to be a drop down on the form so that my users can change it as necessary. IE. If the record shows Analyst ID =1, the value for Analyst will show "Kim" unless changed to another analyst manually per the drop down.
LookUp Tables For Dynamic Set Of Attributes: Set A Pointer Or Use A Generic LookUp?
Jul 24, 2007I'm wrestling with the issues; in other threads, it became apparent that because I could not know ahead of time what I will need to know about a given entity, I will use a table to enumerate attributes that is applicable for a given entity.
However, the stumper is that what if an attribute should conform to a set list of values? Since they are dynamic, I would have problem predicting what I will need to be able to lookup, and am even don't know whether I will need a one-many lookup or many-many lookup.
I thought that generic lookup table with a table listing "classes" of lookup would allow me to have one big generic lookup table while using "classes" to act like virtual tables so I can then set the query to appropriate "class" to return just right set of values.
But as I thought about it, I ran into some issues which is pulling me toward the crazy idea that I should have freestanding tables, and use a field in tblAttribute to give me the table's name so I'd know which free-standing table it points to, and have the necessary key to lookup the values within that table.
Even though my gut instincts tell me that I shouldn't be going against the conventions of database design (who the frick goes around creating free-standing lookups?!?), I'm simply not sure how I can use a generic lookup table to hold all information.
For example, suppose I was given a list of values that has its own categories. Since the former design allows only for two level (lookup and lookupclass), where am I to insert that extra level?
Furthermore, I found myself needing a set of virtual keys to reference a certain "class" of lookups for report purposes. That means I need an extra field in my lookup table than I originally anticipates. What if I find myself needing one more field that just won't fit the generic lookup table?
So does anyone have suggestions on how we would create a placeholder for a lookup table that will be made just in time?
Filtering Lookup Value Based On Other Lookup Values
Jul 27, 2015I have three large source tables imported into my database. I have created queries to retrieve relevant values from fields in each source table which feeds into my form. Each field on my form that is connected to the relevant query is a lookup field. For example, one field called "Supplier_Name" another called "Supplier_Code" and a third called "Route_Number".
Needless to say each of my lookup fields are very long. I am trying to filter my search based upon the selection from the previous Lookup field. How I can filter a lookup field's value based upon the previous lookup field selection? Each Supplier has a code and assign route(s) and I have already established these relationships.
Default Combo Box Based On Default Table Value
Feb 13, 2006Hi Everyone,
I hope someone can help.
I have a form with a combo boxes and a table with relevant list and additional field, fldDefaultDrive (Yes/No Field).
Currently in order to set the default value, I have used the following code for each default;
Private Sub Form_Load()
Forms!frmMediaLabeller!CboDriveName.DefaultValue = """D"""
End Sub
However, I want users to be able to go into the table and change the default value if thier CD player default Drive is anything but D: Drive. I have tried to replace the D above with an SQL statement but with no success.
Private Sub Form_Load()
Dim Drivename As String
Drivename = SELECT tblMediaDrive.fldDrivename FROM tblMediaDrive WHERE (((tblMediaDrive.fldDefaultDrive)=-1));
Forms!frmMediaLabeller!CboDriveName.DefaultValue = """Drivename"""
End Sub
This is definetly not working, can anybody help, I have a feeling it is syntax but not sure where? :confused:
Robert88
Lookup Fields Using Lookup Wizard
Mar 2, 2005Hello,
I wonder if anybody can help me.
I have a table called ITEM, within ITEM I have three fields ITEM NUMBER (Key Field), Item, Cost,
I have another table called INVOICE ITEMS, Within INVOICE ITEMS I have six Fields, INVOICE NUMBER, ITEM NUMBER, ITEM, UNIT COST, Amount, Total Amount.
I want to use Lookup wizard to complete the fields ITEM NUMBER, ITEM, UNIT COST from the ITEM table.
Is this possible?
Regards
Nathan
Tables :: Lookup Field Using Another Multi Value Lookup Field As Data Source
Nov 23, 2012how to do a particular thing in Access 2010 (I don't even know if it is possible).
I have a table named PRODUCTS:
ID_PRODUCT (primary key, autonumber long integer)
ALLOWED_OPTIONS (multi value text lookup field: "Option 1";"Option 2";...;"Option 9")
So I can store, for each different product, none, one, or more options to let the customers choose from.
I have a table named ORDERS:
ID_ORDER (primary key, autonumber long integer)
FK_CUSTOMER (foreign key, linked to the primary key of a CUSTOMERS table; represents the customer that places the order.)
FK_PRODUCT (foreign key, linked to PRODUCTS.ID_PRODUCT; represents the product that the customer has choosen)
CHOOSEN_OPTION (lookup text field; the customer must choose ONE option among those allowed for the product he has ordered)
The problem is that I would like the CHOOSEN_OPTION field to show as a combobox, listing the values stored into PRODUCTS.ALLOWED_OPTIONS, so that when a customer buys a product, he can choose only among the options allowed by that particular product.How can I manage a multi value field to populate a combobox, in which every item stays on its line? If I use, as a query to populate the combobox:
select [PRODUCTS].[ALLOWED_OPTIONS]
from PRODUCTS
where [PRODUCTS].[ID_PRODUCT]=[FK_PRODUCT]
I obtain an empty combobox.If I refer to the last field as [ORDERS].[FK_PRODUCT], Access asks me to type a value for "[ORDERS].[FK_PRODUCT]", treating it as an unknown parameter.I think that the problem is that when the combobox expands, the record is not committed yet, so FK_PRODUCT is unknown (NULL?). But this happens even if I commit the record typing something in FK_PRODUCT and then I re-enter the record and I expand the CHOOSEN_OPTION combobox, that is still empy although FK_PRODUCT exists, now.Is there a particular syntax to refer to a field in a record not committed yet (something like "THIS." or "ME.")?
How To Use Lookup
Oct 26, 2005I have an Invoice & Address file I want to know how I can for example enter customer number in the Invoice file and get the information form Address file in the Invoice file.
Thanks
Lookup Help
Feb 19, 2008Hi all
Im trying to create a database where one field has a lookup to another field in another table (easy enough done) the the next field in the first table has another lookup, however the items the user can select change dependent on what was selected in the first feild eg:
SelectA -A1
-A2
SelectB -B1
-B2
So the user can only select B1 in the second field if SelectB was picked in the first field
Does anyone know whow this is done
Thanks
Chris
Lookup Value
Oct 26, 2006I wonder if anyone can help.
I have 2 tables.
Table1 (lookup table)has 2 fields: 'rate' and a 'minimum amount'. The rate applies to a range of values eg up to 1000,rate=20, up to 5000, rate = 22 etc.
Table 2 has 3 fields: 'UniqueID', 'current_rate', 'amount'.
The 'amount' field in table 2 increases on a monthly basis and when this reaches the next amount threshold (in Table1), the 'current_rate' needs to be updated in table 2 to the appropriate value.
I have searched this forum and Dlookup seems looks to be the only way to do it. However, I think this only returns one result and some of the suggested solutions use a form to input the 'amount', when I have many entries that need to be updated.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Lookup
Jun 21, 2007i'm sure this must be pretty simple but when i search for lookup i keep finding stuff about translating names into numeric id's which is not what i mean
what i have is a table TBL_EnergySavings with these fields
IDFuel, IDProperty, IDMeasure, EnergySaving
its a lookup table so that given the three ID numbers (of a type of energy saving measure like loft insulation, installed in a certain type of property which uses a certain type of fuel) we can say how much energy is typically saved in GWhrs
I have another table of installed measures (jobs) which has property type, fuel type and measure type amongst its fields and what i need to do is to fill in a column in that table with the energy saved by each measure
so how do i look up the relavant record from TBL_EnergySavings?
Lookup Help
Sep 9, 2005Hi, im fairly new to access. im creating my 2nd access project for my 2nd year of A levels and i need a bit of help with lookups on a form im using
heres a screenshot of the form
http://beta9.picturehost.co.uk/cat.jpg
What i want is for when you select an option from the category combo box, for the sub category to have limited options. Example: i choose Drinks from the main category combo, the sub category combo will only have a list of types of drinks available.
This has probably been posted before, but to be honest i didnt know what to search for.
Tell me if you need any more information
thanks
Lookup Box
Dec 18, 2006I have a form which is used to enter contact details into my database. This includes the organisation for which each contact works. We have quite a few contacts from each organisation.
To ensure that the organisation name is always entered exactly the same, I'd like to use a lookup box which allows the user to choose the organisation if it's already in the system, or to enter it if it's new and not already there.
Is it possible to have a lookup box which shows the values already entered in the field to which the input will be stored?
Gary
Lookup
Mar 2, 2005I am setting up a form for a database.
It's supposed to be a form for adding a new booking to a table.
Now there's one table with vessels and a different one with lines/deadlines.
Every vessel is on a line that has a certain deadline.
My question: Is it possible for a user to select the vessel from a list on the form, having the form automatically look up the deadline and showing this in a different part of the form.
The meaning is to add a new booking with vessel and deadline into one table...
Don't know if my story is understandble, if not, please ask me to clarify...
Lion85heart
Lookup
Feb 16, 2006I have a user options form linked to a table. The table is just one record with an option group on the form. the user selects which report template they'd like to use. the user closes the form down and resumes normal data entry.
when it comes time to represent the data in a report, i'd like it to display according to the template type the user selected in the options form. I have 3 different report templates. They all say the same thing... one is just prettier than the other!! Users like to customise!!
in effect, i'd like the database to check which report template has been selected from the options table, then open the appropriate report.
It sounds kinda simple but i can't quite figure the code. I think i need to use a lookup statement somewhere.
Any ideas are appreciated.
Lookup Box
Jul 6, 2006I want to put a lookup box on my switchboard where I can type in Company Name and automatically open up the form in the correct Company. I have tried to do this through a query but this just brings up a full-list, also tried a macro but this wouldn't work. Can anyone help please?
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Jul 28, 2006I would like to create a look up for a field from a table - that displays the OfficeID and the officename when it pops up, but only store the value of the id in the table.
OfficeID officename
1 Office 1
2 Office 2
My lookup Row Source is:
Code:SELECT office.OfficeID, office.officename FROM office ORDER BY office.officename;
Only the OfficeID seems to show in the lookup.
How would I get both to show, but only the OfficeID to be put into the field?
Lookup Help
Feb 20, 2008Hi all
Im trying to create a database where one field has a lookup to another field in another table (easy enough done) the the next field in the first table has another lookup, however the items the user can select change dependent on what was selected in the first feild eg:
SelectA -A1
-A2
SelectB -B1
-B2
So the user can only select B1 in the second field if SelectB was picked in the first field
Does anyone know whow this is done
Thanks
Chris
Your Help In Default Value?Please
Jan 30, 2008Dear Sir...:)
Please your help it is urgent for me.
There is to table:
First table name (UserName) with fields:
1- UserID
2- name
Second table (Website) with fields:
1- Id
2- UserID
3- WebSiteURL
And there is one-to-many relationship between them.
what I have to do if any new users register by default; it gives him URL (I have to let default more than one).:confused:
Please your help ASAP.
Regards;
FAIZ
Set Default Value
Oct 29, 2004I am trying to set up two date fields in a table, and I would like the second date field to default to the value of the first date field for each record - is this possible to do in the table design?
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Dec 7, 2004I want to set the default value on a table to 'Previous'. Basically I want to display the value in the field above it, so say if I have a company name "bobs boats", I want the next company name to default to "bobs boats". Can you do this??
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Jul 5, 2007Hey,
Ive got a table set up which is not calculating properly (or least i cant seem to get it to) Basically i have a row for quantity and a row for unit price. What i want to do in my table if possible is times the unit price by the quantity so it will come up in my reports which at the moment it isnt doing, as the default value is 0 in my table!
Might anyone be able to help me on this matter?
Thanx in advance