Queries :: Instr Function In Select Query
Jun 21, 2013
I need to select the second word from a product description. Here are two examples;
2156015 Dunlop SP-30
1756514 Goodyear Sport
I found the correct code on another website to do this in Excel;
=MID([field], FIND(" ",[field],1)+1, FIND(" ",[field],FIND(" ",[field],1)+1)-(FIND(" ",[field],FIND(" ",[field],1))))
It works a treat. In order for it to work in Access you apparently change FIND to Instr.
Now this worked for the person on the other forum but when I try it, it doesn't and I get the #Error returned.
Here is what I am using. Description is obviously the field I am selecting from;
TEST: Mid([Description],InStr(" ",[Description],1)+1,InStr(" ",[Description],InStr(" ",[Description],1)+1)-(InStr(" ",[Description],InStr(" ",[Description],1))))
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Sep 27, 2007
I am having a bit of a problem with my update query. i have a field that shows a forename. i am importing data from an excel file. The forename populates with forename and middle names and they are seperated by spaces as opposed to commas. I have used the following InStr function in my update query however it works fine when the records forename field has a middle name but it deletes all data in the records forename field if it contains only one name which many do. How can I adjust the function to ignore those records that do not hold more than one name in the forename field. As you can imagine some forename and middle name combinations hold many names.
For instance the filad may have Ivor as a name which I would want to keep But if the Field showed Ivor Bigun then Bigun needs deleting.
Left([Forename],InStr([Forename]," "))
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Dec 12, 2007
I'm examining a previously written query and I'm trying to figure out exactly what the minus sign does when placed before the Instr function. An example of a query that successfully flips a name field is below and includes the -instr function. I've also included another query below this one that is much more simple and does the same thing. Thanks in advance for your help!!!
1)
EXERCISE1 SET EXERCISE1.NAME_A = IIf(InStr([Name],",")=0,[Name],IIf(InStr([Name],",")=InStrRev([Name],","),Trim(Mid([Name],InStr([Name],",")+2,20)) & " " & Mid([Name],1,InStr([Name],",")-1),Mid([Name],InStr([Name],",")+2,(InStrRev([Name],",")-InStr([Name],",")-2)) & " " & Mid([Name],1,InStr([Name],",")-1)));
2)
SELECT EXERCISE1.NAME, IIf(InStr([NAME],",")=0,[NAME],Trim(Mid([name],InStr([NAME],",")+1)) & " " & Mid([NAME],1,InStr([NAME],",")-1)) AS FLIPPEDNAME
FROM EXERCISE1;
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Dec 11, 2007
Hello,
I am trying to write a query that will search a field for a string until it discovers a comma. If there isn't a comma I want the field left as is. If there is a comma I want it to grab all strings before the comma and then take the string after the comma and flip the arrangement to another field..ie (flipname)
example if a field has [Smith, John] I want it displayed as John Smith
Here's is the code I was attempting to use below, it generates syntax errors!
SELECT Exercise1.name, Iif(Instr[name],",")=0,[Name], Mid([name],Instr([name]),+1,instr([name]),",")-1 as expr1
FROM Exercise1;
Thanks for your help!!!!!!
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Feb 7, 2015
I have a question about errors on null value.I have made a small database for tryout, it has to be implemented in another one.And the small database is working.I have one table where there is one field called BatchInput.I scan a barcode into it and let two query's breaking it apart. I scan this batch into the table field
BatchInput: 20 MAY 2004H149-082-79 A4147011A05
Then I have my first query (Qrybreak1) extracting the date and deleting H14
Date: Left([BatchInput];11)
PartCertNr: Right([BatchInput];Len([BatchInput])-14)
The result is this:
Field date: 20 MAY 2004
Field PartCertNr: 9-082-79 A4147011A05
The second query (Qrybreak2) I look for the first space:
space: InStr([PartCertNr];" ")
Then with the result I cut it into two pieces
PartNumber: Trim(Left([PartCertNr];[space]-1))
CertNumber: Trim(Right([PartCertNr];[space]+2))
[code]...
And query (QryResult) even wont start, giving a popup with Invalid procedure call..How could I handle Null on the part where there is no space after the partnumber (missing Certnumber)?
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Aug 26, 2014
I have Access 2010. If I run this query
Code:
SELECT Reference,
InStr(1,FunctionThatReturnsLongString(), ResponsiblePerson) As MyField
FROM MyTable
WHERE
(Reference ='ShouldBeOut'
OR
Reference = 'ShouldBeIn1'
OR
Reference = 'ShouldBeIn2')
It returns 3 rows, with values in MyField of 0, 23 and 355.
Now I add 1 more where clause to filter on MyField and the query looks like this:
Code:
SELECT Reference,
InStr(1,FunctionThatReturnsLongString(), ResponsiblePerson) As MyField
FROM MyTable
WHERE
(Reference ='ShouldBeOut'
OR
Reference = 'ShouldBeIn1'
OR
Reference = 'ShouldBeIn2')
AND
(
InStr(1,FunctionThatReturnsLongString(), ResponsiblePerson) > 0
)
So, you would think that it should return 2 values (ShouldBeIn1 and 2), but it doesn't. It only return the value where the Instr returns value of 23. The one with the value of 355 also disappears. Why would that be? Surely Instr does not return a byte?
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May 11, 2014
I'm fairly new to Access. 's various select queries containing useful and useless results. I want to create a select query that will pick out all the useful figures into a 1 row table that can then be pasted into Excel.
e.g Existing Select Query 1 returns 1 row showing Average Age, Average Price, Total rainfall
Existing Select Query 2 returns 1 row showing Average Weight, Average Salary, Total snowfall
Existing Select Query 3 returns *2* rows: It returns Distance from London, Hours daylight and population for Town A and Town B
I want a select query that returns 1 row showing (6 items):
Total rainfall, Total snowfall, Town A Distance from London, Town A Population, Town B Distance from London, Town B Population.
I've been able to handle getting Total rainfall and Total snowfall. But I cant figure out how to get Town A Distance from London, Town A Population, Town B Distance from London, Town B Population to appear in the same row of the same query results as Total rainfall, Total snowfall.
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May 24, 2007
I have several records to search for. I need to select just 1 record for each Tkt_no group using Tkt_id (max no).
Example, I only want to select
Tkt_NoTkt_IDTicket_ProblemTicket_StatusTicket_Finish_Time
114problem 1Done
210problem 2Done00/01/1900 20:00
32problem 3Ongoing00/01/1900 20:00
43problem 4Done00/01/1900 20:00
711problem 5Done21/05/2007 9:15
913problem 6Done22/05/2007 0:00
from below data
Tkt_NoTkt_IDTicket_ProblemTicket_StatusTicket_Finish_Time
14problem 1Ongoing00/01/1900 20:00
114problem 1Done
25problem 2Ongoing00/01/1900 14:30
26problem 2Ongoing00/01/1900 11:30
27problem 2Ongoing00/01/1900 10:15
28problem 2Ongoing00/01/1900 15:00
29problem 2Ongoing00/01/1900 8:00
210problem 2Done00/01/1900 20:00
31problem 3Ongoing00/01/1900 20:00
32problem 3Ongoing00/01/1900 20:00
43problem 4Done00/01/1900 20:00
711problem 5Done21/05/2007 9:15
913problem 6Done22/05/2007 0:00
Any ideas?
Appreciate the feedbacks.
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Mar 6, 2008
I need to be able to take a list of instructions like this one, that is in a table, and have it break out in a query so that when I go to use it in a report it will look like the second example.
1) Set the oil out so that it is at room temperature. 2) Mix the oil and the alcohol together. 3) Place oil mixture on stove and bring it up to73 degrees. 4) Pour the mixture through a cheese cloth. 5) Add 1 cup
1) Set the oil out so that it is at room temperature.
2) Mix the oil and the alcohol together.
3) Place oil mixture on stove and bring it up to73 degrees.
4) Pour the mixture through a cheese cloth.
5) Add 1 cup
I have tried different ways of using instr in my query. I can get it to start the next line at any point, but I do not seem to be able to get it to stop when it comes to the next instruction. As a result I get something like this.
3) Place oil mixture on stove and bring it up to73 degrees. 4) Pour the mixture through a cheese cloth. 5) Add 1 cup
4) Pour the mixture through a cheese cloth. 5) Add 1 cup
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Apr 2, 2013
I run a physical therapy office and patients come in for treatment either 3, 4 or 5 times per week. My database is used to track these frequencies (among other things).
I have 3 queries which count how many patients come in 5, 4 and 3 times/week.
In my main table I have fields called "how many 5's", "how many 4's" and "how many 3's".
I have tried to design an update query which will update those fileds in my main table to reflect the counts in the 3 queries mentioned above.
(I'm not using SQL view, I'm using the query design view)
In the "update to:" row, I use the Build function and locate the count I'm looking for.
Problem: when I run the query I get the error: Operation must use an updateable query.
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Oct 11, 2013
I have a query driving a report that fills in the on time or late based on comparing the release date to the production due date. The code works except for if we haven't released it yet and the release date is void. I need it to then check versus today's date and then populate the late/on time. But I need this to take a back seat to if both fields are populated. Here is the code I am currently using and I have attached a screen shot of the query with the 2 boxes highlighted in red.
On Time / Late Eng: IIf([Released to Prod]<=[Prod Due Date],"On Time",IIf([Released to Prod]>[Prod Due Date],"Late",""))
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Mar 20, 2013
are you able to specify the location of another database that you want to select data from?
For example: I want to do something like this:
SELECT [field1], [field2] from C:DesktopFolderMyOtherDatabase.mdbTableName
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Apr 3, 2015
I have a table that holds the dates of various approvals for documents.
Approval DatesDocumentID
ApproverA_DateApproved
ApproverB_DateApproved
ApproverC_DateApproved
LastUpdated
In a query, I'd like there to be a column with the date of the most recent approval (max date) for each document. Using the following formula in the Expression Builder gives me the error below.
Code:
Name: Max( [Projects]![ApproverA_DateApproved],[Projects]![ApproverB_DateApproved],[Projects]![ApproverC_DateApproved])
"The expression you entered has a function containing the wrong number of arguments"
How can I get the most recent date a document was approved by any approver?
BTW - I initially thought I could just use the date the record was last updated. However, sometimes people remove their approval. This causes the LastUpdated date to be wrong (for this purpose), since it then reflects the date they removed their approval, not the most recent date that someone gave it.
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Aug 1, 2014
How do I use the DateValue function with a query that pulls data between dates? Here is my code below. I'm getting an error that my expression is too complex or incorrect.
Code:
SELECT IIf([tblAUCodes].[BusinessLine] Like '*CMES*',"CMES",IIf([tblAUCodes].[BusinessLine] Like '*HOUS*',"CMES",IIf([tblAUCodes].[BusinessLine] Like 'CTO',"CTO",IIf([tblAUCodes].[BusinessLine] Like 'Shareowner*',"WFSS","SPS")))) AS LOB, Count(tblPACSTemplate.temID) AS CountOftemID, tblPACSTemplate.Type, DateValue([ApprovedDate]) AS ApproveDate
[Code] ....
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Jul 5, 2013
I am currently designing a dashboard for my team which works on projects, I have a main table which has main fields which i use for my dashboard
Project Type,Project ID (Primary Key), Submitted by, Project Start date, Project end date, Status
The tricky part is that the raw data has projects which got started couple of years back some got closed in the previous fiscal year but some are still being worked upon..I was able to put in a where clause to only display projects whose close dates either have null value ( projects which are still being worked) and where the close dates are >= 1/1/2013. My Dashboard needs to have the below fields
Project Type, Count of Projects, Count of Closed Projects, Average days to complete, Count of Active Projects & Average Active days
I was able to get it correct except the last field Average Active days as it is displaying Average no's even against the project type which doesn't have any active projects or where the active project count is zero.
SELECT TblWO.[Operational* Categorization Tier 2], Count([TblWO]![Operational* Categorization Tier 2]) AS [Count], Avg([TblWO]![SLA in Days]) AS [Internal SLO in Days], Count([TblWO]![Closedate]) AS [No Closed Projects], Round(Avg([TblWO]![Closedate]-[TblWO]![Work Order Submit Date Time]),2) AS [Avg Close Days], [Count]-[No Closed Projects] AS [No Active Projects], Round(Avg(Date()-[TblWO]![Work Order Submit Date Time]),2) AS [Active Avg Days]
FROM TblWO
WHERE ((([TblWO]![Closedate]) Is Null Or ([TblWO]![Closedate])>=#10/1/2012#) AND (([TblWO]![Status])<>"Cancelled" And ([TblWO]![Status])<>"Rejected"))
GROUP BY TblWO.[Operational* Categorization Tier 2]
HAVING (((TblWO.[Operational* Categorization Tier 2])<>" "));
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Apr 8, 2014
I'm having trouble using the "group by" function in my query. The option in design view is not showing up and I'm not able to figure out what I'm doing wrong. What is there in design view is Field, Table, Sort, Show, Criteria, Or. I seem to be missing the "Totals" option.
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Apr 26, 2013
I'm trying to build (a rather simple) totals-query, but the "last" function doesn't give me the right values.Suppose I have a database where the amount of products that were sold are stored per month. It's possible that some products are not sold in some months. Now, I want the LAST REAL VALUE (= amount) for each product, no matter what month :
prod1 = 4
prod2 = 3
prod3 = 3
How can I do that, because the LAST-function gives me
prod1 = (empty)
prod2 = 3
prod3 = (empty)
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Mar 25, 2015
I have a list of product sales for various regions.How do I write a query to only retrieve the record with the highest value in a region, but include the region and product code in the results?For example, If I run an aggregate query using the max function I still get the record for region:
SELECT Stats.ProdCode, Max(Stats.Sales) AS MaxOfSales, Stats.Region
FROM Stats
GROUP BY Stats.ProdCode, Stats.Region;
I realise that this returns the record for each region because the 'Group By' is applied to that field, but if I remove it then that field is not going to be available in the results(???)
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Sep 28, 2013
I have an option group that lists a variety of categories which I want to query on.
I know that the option group only returns values.
In the Option Group, On Time = 1, Over Due =2 ,,,,
I am using a Choose function in my query. That is working fine. But ... I would like to have a last choice called "All" such that when selected all data is shown (i.e., On Time, Over Due, ....).
I am using the following:
Choose ([optiongrpStatus],"On Time", "Over Due", .... ,???) as my query criteria.
Have not figured what I can put in the last choice to get all data.
Tried "Is Not Null", tried "On Time or Over Due" - know these don't make sense -just wanted to try.
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Jul 10, 2013
Im trying to pass a list box variable in a select query. I understand you cannot pass a variable directly but have to pass it through a function. I may be wrong in this, but whatever I do I cannot get it to work. Here's my code:-
Public Sub GetEquipment()
List387.RowSourceType = "Table/Query"
List387.RowSource = "SELECT findequipstr() FROM Equipment"
End Sub
Public Function findequipstr() As String
If IsNull(List371.Value) Then GoTo function_end
findequipstr = List371.Value
function_end:
End Function
If I MsgBox(findequipstr()) within my Getequipment function, the variable is messaged,
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Jul 28, 2014
After you "group by", is there a way to have the next field presented without a sum or avg etc.. if I know there is only ever one value to present?
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May 3, 2014
I'm having a problem get a query to select all of the records it should be.
When I filter the source table (200_STANDARDIZED NRGL) to show the data I want to see (PC2 = 6000; GAAP = 02; CGL = 0950, 2735, 2736, 3500 and 3501; STD VENDOR NAME = blanks), I get 33 records.
NOTE: Had to take the PC2 records that were not '6000' out of the dB I've attached in order to be able to send dB bu the PC2 filter is needed in the complete dB.
When I create a select query to the do the same thing, I get either:3 records (when I set STD VEND NAME to Like '') or 30 records (when I set STD VEND NAME to NOT Like '*' ) I've attached the dB - Query 1 is the subject of bullet 1 above and Query 2 is the subject of bullet 2 above.
BTW, the three records that show up in Query 1 are the same records missing from Query 2.
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Aug 14, 2015
I Want to Create an Query to Find Different Values in A Table/ Query
Like
Month Year Name School Post
Jan 2012 Ankur School 1 Post 1
Feb 2012 Ankur School 1 Post 1
Mar 2012 Ankur School 2 Post 1
Apr 2012 Ankur School 2 Post 2
May 2012 Ankur School 2 Post 2
June 2012 Ankur School 3 Post 2
Now i want in result of Query is only like
Month Year Name School Post
Jan 2012 Ankur School 1 Post 1 (Starting Ledger)
Mar 2012 Ankur School 2 Post 1 (Change in School)
Apr 2012 Ankur School 2 Post 2 ( Change in Post)
June 2012 Ankur School 3 Post 2 (Change in School)
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Nov 15, 2013
How can set criteria in select query as Textbox1 or textbox 2 ...textbox 1 and textbox 2 are field on different forms.
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Aug 29, 2013
I have 3 queries that I need to join. the 3 queries work on their own. They are all similar to below
SELECT TOP 5 ASTDATA.[ID], ASTDATA.[Weight], ASTDATA.[StockCode], ASTDATA.[CurrentQty], Rnd([ID]) AS Expr1
FROM ASTDATA
ORDER BY Rnd([ID]);
But when I join them, like below, the data doesn't change. Does the rnd function work with a union query?
SELECT TOP 5 ASTDATA.[ID], ASTDATA.[Weight], ASTDATA.[StockCode], ASTDATA.[CurrentQty], Rnd([ID]) AS Expr1
FROM ASTDATA
UNION
SELECT TOP 5 BSTDATA.[ID], BSTDATA.[Weight], BSTDATA.[StockCode], BSTDATA.[CurrentQty], Rnd([ID]) AS Expr1
FROM BSTDATA
UNION SELECT TOP 5 CSTDATA.[ID], CSTDATA.[Weight], CSTDATA.[StockCode], CSTDATA.[CurrentQty], Rnd([ID]) AS Expr1
FROM CSTDATA
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Nov 21, 2013
Would I use an update query or function to complete my task?
Task: Automatically update [Status] based on DateDiff calculation of [RequestDate] and [DueDate]
Issue: [Status] can be one of 6 values, the user can manually select Review or Completed.
[Status] values: Review; Completed; Due in 24; Due in 24-48; Beyond 48; Over Due
Query: Below is the query I just started to ignore the calculation if either Review or Completed exist.
Expr1: IIf([Status]="Review",[Status],IIf([Status]="Completed",[Status],DateDiff('d',[RequestDate],[DueDate])))If the value from above DateDiff equals to the below, I want to update the [Status] field to the [Status] value.
Due in 24 = (0-1)
Due in 24-48 = (2-3)
Beyond 48 = (greater than or equal to 4)
Over Due= (-1)
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