I have a couple of questions for someone who has a moment...
I'm a recruiter for the Marines and have been tasked with creating a way of tracking "sales" and "returns". I think I need 17 seperate tables (12 months, 4 qtrs and 1 annual) to store the data. How would I update the names and locations of each recruiter from one form? I apologize if this is a newby question, i tried to search but couldn't find anything that helped me.
In case it helps the sales would be in 10 differant categories and returns in 2.
I have made severa databses before but im trying to make this one perfect and im curious, when defining tables should you include atributes about an entity that are static?
Its kind of hard to explain what i mean but for example in a shoe shop a staff member gets commision on what they sell (ie 5%) so when producing the table should a coloum be reserved for commision or should this be left out as it will be calculated later on in a querie and if so should i state this in the design section of my database?
any opinions would be greatly received as i have been reading books on sql and ERD's for days and havent been able to obtain any answers
I have created 2 tables TBL_ObjectList contains data for objects in the night sky e.g. IDMessier_IDNGC_IDCommon_Name Type DistanceConstellation Apparent_Mag 1M1NGC 1952Crab NebulaSupernova remnant6.3Taurus9
TBL_Observations contains observing data where the Object field looks up the data in TBL_ObjectList e.g. ObservationIDObjectDateNotes 1M122/11/2007blah blah
I created a form FRM_Observations with a combo box to select the object e.g. M1 and it fills in the rest of the data for the object in the form.
My question is: How does this then relate to TBL_Observations? When I switch to a new observation record the object selection stays at the one for the previous record.
I know this is probably basic stuff but I just cant see it.
Is there a simple online "how to" for this stuff? as I just cant seem to get to grips with it.
Hello, ive done a bit of access before but ive got myself a bit confused on my next step.
I have a database of books that i loan out. I have a table containing the books instock. I want to be able to loan out book s and reserve books. The problem is whats the best way to do this? Should i have a form that allows me to click a button that takes the book out of the books instock list and adds it to the reserved list? The problem i see with this is when all the books had either been loaned or reserved then the books instock list would be empty and nobody could reserve anymore books which would be a vital floor. Does anyone have any ideas?
I am trying to add a new dimension to my database and have a table for 'Committees'. There are several diferent committees overseeing different tasks, each commitee will have a CommitteeID, description, Date formed, Date disbanded and field called 'office'. The idea was that the DB user could open a form and amend or add a new 'committee' electing a chairman(Office) secretary, Vice Chairman etc. The members elected to the committee can only be members of the club i.e they already have a membership number, and their data is stored in the tblMembers. I tried using a sub form of committee members but cannot get it working I keep getting problems with duplicates etc. Members are 'autonumber' as is committee ID bearing in mind you can have 1 member on several committees, and each member can take a different office after a period of time etc. Im getting confused now which is the best way to set up the tables and indeed how many tables I really need to store committee, committee members etc. Ideally I would like a form that you can use record selectors for to find a committee and have a page (tab) to enter members relating to the committee displayed on the first page. I know this is about forms but I need to work the tables out first.
In looking through the forum I am not finding what i need to do. I am sure the answer is on here, but perhaps I am not wording my search correctly. I apologize in advance if the answer is on here and I don't see it.
My problem is I don't know how exactly to begin.
I want to keep track of 11 rules and that could have 1 of 4 different things (violations, transfers, letter sent, referred out) could happen to each of those rules.
For example rule #1 I could have 10 that no violation occurred, 5 transfers, 1 letter sent and 2 letters sent as seen in the attached picture.
I created tables for each of the following: violations, transfers, letter sent, referred out.
Each of those tables has a fieldname for the 11 rules. How do I link all those tables together?
Hopefully I explained myself and i appreciate any help that I can.
I made a database that in one of the forms, I like by clicking on a button the user be able to select 5 excel files with different file names (in the same directory) and then based on the imported file's names, it be stored in 5 different tables.
At the moment by using the bellow code, I can import multiple files (with the same formats) only into one table . My vba code comes as follow:
Function GetAllFiles() Dim fd As Object Dim strFilter As String Dim lngItems As Long
Const msoFileDialogOpen As Long = 3 Const msoFileDialogViewDetails As Long = 2
I need to count records based on multiple criteria from two different tables. I have two tables (i.e. "tblTasks" and "tblTaskHistory"). The tables have a one-to-many relationship based on the "TaskID" field. "tblTasks" has a field called "AssignedTo" and "tblTaskHistory" has a field called "TaskStatus". I need to know how many tasks have been "reopened", the "reopened" status is located in the "TaskStatus" field in "tblTaskHistory". I need this count against a unique listing of employees which can be found in the "AssignedTo" field in "tblTasks".
I would like to know which way is the best way to import excel data from multiple sheets in to multiple tables in access.
For example data from Sheet1 -> Table1, Sheet2->Table2, Sheet3->Table3 etc...
I have tried using this: Cmd.TransferSpreadsheet acImport, acSpreadsheetTypeExcel5, "Table1", "C:Importedfile.xlsx", True, "Sheet1!"
Ironically, data from Sheet2 and Sheet3 seem to be properly imported in to table2 and table3, but some of the data from Sheet1 seems to be missing in Table1 after import.
A small issue I was wondering of for a few day . Is it possible in SQL query to SELECT multiple fields from multiple tables ? Example for the question is
Code:
dim my_var as String my_var = "SELECT Emp_FName , Emp_LName , Emp_Adress " _ & " FROM Table1 " _ & " AND Emp_Date_Of_Payment , Emp_Sum_Of_Payment " _ & "FROM Table2 " _ & " WHERE Emp_ID = 3 "
Is this code actually valid in SQL gramatics , and is it usable if passed to a Recordset variable ( rs = CurrentDB.OpenRecordset(my_var) ) ? Just FYI - The two tables are not related and I want to keep them that way (If possible relate their records just via SQL/Vba )
I have 10 tables, 30+ fields on each table (every table has the same 'account number' field). I only need from 5 - 20 fields from each table. How do I get the certain fields from each table and put them in a table, query or report?
I have written the following query for use with my Automatic Weather Station
10 Min Wind Direction: Val(IIf((([Date]="11/07/2006") And ([Time text]>=1600) Or ([Date]>"11/07/2006")),[CR10X AWS]![Field6],""))
Basically I had some data from 1300hrs on 7th July until 1600hrs 11 July that was wrong and I needed to 'null' the data reading - the above works fine showing a value of '0' for the incorrect data between these times / dates and all the correct values are displayed since then however, since 01 August the field nows shows 0 again - any ideas why ?
I have several queries in access that are linked to excel and when i update the excel worksheet the query information appears in a tabular format, which is fine. I also ahve a master table in excel which is supposed to update using the info imported from access. This table is based on fixed cell refernces but whenever i update excel with the access info, the majority of the excel fixed cell refernces change to random numbers? Any ideas?
My question is essentially about the saving of information into the underlying database. I have been searching the forums and havent had any luck in finding what I wanted. There were a number of similar threads but I couldnt find any replies which could really point me in the right direction.
1. I am trying to prevent the underlying data from being changed until I click the save command button. It cant seem to work since even before I click the save button, the record is already written.
I tried using Before update cancel = true but that prevents me from moving away from the control. Also, I tried using edit locked but that still records the changes once i made it on the form.
What is the most common way of people saving records upon confirmation? And how do you prevent automatic recording? Any advice would be very much apperciated.
I have done a bit of reading and research on the 'tag' property in forms and tried to set some code. Now I am all muddled as to how to do it and what comes first?
What I am trying to do is if the condition in one field 'time required' is yes then I would like a whole lot of bound controls (fields) not to appear so that the user cannot enter any information by mistake.
The code is below;
Dim ctl As Control
For Each ctl In Me.Controls
If Me.TimeRequired.Value = "-1" Then If Me.Tag = "Fermyesno" Then
I am trying to populate a record in a table "M_Paint" using an unbound form. I cannot get it to work. I am posting the code below for reference. I can post the database if any one will like to see. The complicated part is that I am trying to generate a text value for one of the fields in the same record based on some of the selections made in combo boxes in the same form... (it does sound complicated, doesnt it!) Please feel free to ask questions; Thanks a ton! Quote: Private Sub cmd_ip_catcode_Click()
'Error Handling On Error GoTo cmd_ip_catcode_Click_Err
'Declare Variables Dim db As DAO.database Dim qdf As DAO.QueryDef Dim DAOrs As DAO.Recordset 'Variable to collect selections from list boxes Dim strcataloguecode As String Dim strnumber As String Dim srtcolor As String Dim strbasemetal As String Dim sSQL As String
' Identify the database and assign it to the variable Set db = CurrentDb t = "M_Paint" Set DAOrs = db.OpenRecordset(t) With DAOrs .AddNew .Fields("Catalogue_Code") = strcataloguecode .Fields("Base_Metal") = Me.cmb_ip_basemetal .Fields("Paint_Type") = Me.cmb_ip_painttype .Fields("Color_Family") = Me.cmb_ip_colorfamily .Fields("Metallic") = Me.cbx_ip_metallic .Fields("Surface_Quality") = Me.cmb_ip_surfacequality .Fields("Number_of_Coats") = Me.txb_ip_numberofcoats .Fields("Supplier") = Me.txb_ip_supplier .Fields("Product_Name") = Me.txb_ip_productname .Fields("Color_Name") = Me.txb_ip_colorname .Fields("Color_Number") = Me.txb_ip_colornumber .Fields("Top_Coat") = Me.txb_ip_topcoat .Fields("Pre_Finish_I") = Me.txb_ip_prefinish1 .Fields("Pre_Finish_II") = Me.txb_ip_prefinish2 .Fields("Finish_Comments") = Me.txb_ip_finishcomments .Fields("Size") = Me.txb_ip_size .Fields("Number_of_Samples") = Me.txb_ip_numberofsamples .Fields("Compilation") = Me.cbx_ip_compilation .Fields("Location") = Me.txb_ip_location .Fields("Date_Received") = Me.txb_ip_datereceived .Update End With
' Getting the initials from base metal table strbasemetal = "SELECT L_Base_Metal.Paint_Code FROM L_Base_Metal" & _ "WHERE (L_Base_Metal.Base_Metal) LIKE [Forms]![F_Input_Paint]![cmb_ip_basemetal];" Debug.Print
' Getting the numbers from record Number strnumber = DAOrs("Record_Number")
' Getting the color number strcolor = "SELECT LP_Color_Family.Paint_Code From LP_Color_Family" & _ " Where (LP_Color_Family.Paint_Color) LIKE [Forms]![F_Input_Paint]![cmb_ip_colorfamily];" Debug.Print
' Inserting the Catalogue Code into the table strcataloguecode = " & strbaasemetal & '-' & strcolor & '-' & strnumber & "
I'm in the Military, and I have a form that shows everyone's personal and training information, and also shows if they're deployed to another part of the world. If they are deployed, it will be shown in a drop down box... I have another drop down box that needs to show where they are deployed to. Here's the problem, I need for this one to be self populating so that if the location is not currently listed, then it can be added. Here's where I'm at so far: I have a table named "Location" and it has the fields "Location Name" and "Auto number". My field where I want this to be displayed is named "Where?" (as if asking the question, Where is this person deployed?) This is the code I'm using:
SELECT [Location].[Location Name] FROM Location AS [Where?] ORDER BY [Location Name]
It keeps giving me the error message: The SELECT statement includes a reserved word or an argument name that is misspelled or missing or the punctuation is incorrect.
Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
I need to query information from a table. I need to work with 2 fields. One field is Customer Number the other Field is Notes. Each time a note was entered a new record was created. I want to list the customer and all the notes. I will then use this in another query and report. Is there any way to convert the many records to a record for each customer with many notes. I hope this makes sense. Jeri
I have 3 tables made up of ID and NAME and other parameters. NAME is unique field in each table, whilst ID is not unique. the three tables share the same fields, but can't be combined due to the NAME field not being unique throughout.
Now I have a single table that has a unique ID so I want to make a 1-inf relationship between this table and all three. the problem is how do I look at all three tables at the same time instead of having to insert subdatasheet on only one table.
Right, i have access 97 on my pc, yeah i know its old skool and ishould really upgrade, but thats expensive, and im only a student.
Basically i wanna create a stockfile/invoicing/sales log/purchase log for my business, but im getting completely lost. i figured best way to start out in the database was to get a stock file sorted out. but thats proving to be problematic before i even start!
what i would like to do is have several categories and then further sub categories and sub sub categories.
____drink >>>>____soft >>>>>>>>____water >>>>>>>>____pure fruit juice >>>>>>>>____squash >>>>>>>>____fizzy/soda >>>>____alcohol >>>>>>>>____beers >>>>>>>>____wines >>>>>>>>____spirits
but when entering data , say im entering product details of a beef spare ribs, if i select "food" in one column i want it to only allow me to select the subcategories within "food" (i.e meat, bakery or dairy) and then once ive selected that i then select what type of meat, as opposed to having a whole list of dairy, bakery, meat, soft and acohol all coming up. and same with the sub-subcategory.
cheers for all your help, if u wanna chat further you should find me on msn!
And another table country: id that has the values: 1,4,5
Basically is there a query that can be written for me to check if ALL the countryids from the country table will return an artist, and if not can it let me know. For example obviously there is no countryid with 1 in the video table so Im not interested in that batch in the country table. I know I can just execute the query 3 times to see if a result is produced but what if the country table is massive (btw the country table is generated dynamically using xml). Any help on this would be very mch appreciated
I am very new at doing Access database. I have read stuff on it but I just keep confusing myself. I am trying to build a master database that holds all information on our teachers. Such as staff development workshops attended, keys that have been issued to them and so on.
I have three tables. One has the teachers information such as name, ss#, address etc... The other table will have the staff development title and dates and the third table will be a key database.
I want to be able to open the database in a switchboard, which I have done before and be able to add information in a particular teacher's file such as keys issued or returned, staff workshop just attended.
I have attached a sample of what I have started. Could you lead me in the right direction? Thank you.
I have a database with a table containing drawings recieved. Each drawing can have many actions, first action is sender detail, date, and letter ref. Second action is sender detail, date, letter ref and status (ie acceptable / not acceptable) I can run a query which looks for all drawings with a status of not acceptable but i then lose info on sender letter ref or I can run a query which gives the senders letter details but for all drawings, not jut those not acceptable. What I want is a query which looks at all docs sent by C1 AND not acceptable.
Here's a challenge... i thing that there's a very silly method to prevent this from happening but unfortunately i can't figure out how... there's the challenge...
we have a car that makes a distance from 01/01/2007 and returns 30/01/2007 and the same car makes another distance from 12/01/2007 and returns 15/01/2007 that's not gonna happen if the prog checks the dates... but till now was checking the 1st date (for ex. the from or the to) so if the car leaves and returns during another wayout the drivers gets more money and the truck legaly should be in a certain distance this time and not in a second one... PLEASE HELP ME!!!! MY BOSS IS LOOSING MONEY AND I'M THE ONE THAT I HAVE TO FIND THEM!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :confused: :) :)
Form -OrderID ......... and then I want to add a drop-down to select the clients name and have all of their address and phone information populate in separate text boxes automatically. I created a combo box with the Client Query as the record source. Now I am trying to add a text box for the clients company using =DLookUp("Company","[Client Lookup Query]","Client=" & Company) but instead of returning the company it returns the error #Name?. Can anyone see what the problem is? What am I doing wrong...
BTW,.. this would be my first attempt at Dlookup. Thanks