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All,

I have a search form (continuous) which filters results from the main table. I can then double click on one of the filtered results to open a new form (single) showing all the fields for that entry. Fine so far.

My question - There are ten different types of operation that can be displayed, all with slightly different relevant fields.

Which of these methods is more efficient:
1. Make ten custom made forms (the correct one displayed depending on the selected operation). - Easy to do but needs ten forms.

or

2. Have one form with all the fields added (only the correct fields made visible by code). - Complicated code.

What do you think ?

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