Can i set the physical dimensions of the MS Access main window from code, like when I open my first form?
My main development computer has a massive big screen, but I mainly program for 1024x768 screen. When the database appears on my screen I'd like to resize it bigger as I see fit, but have my code open it to a 1024x768 sized screen when it opens on someone else's computer.
I have one form "Products" that I have a button on which opens up another form. The second form lists a different number of lines depending on how many items are in a group.
The problem I am having is that I can not make the second form shrink or grow depending on how many line items I have in each group. Currently, I have to make the form as large as the most possible lines I could have (which is 19) but sometimes I might only have 5 lines in a form.
Hello everyone,
I've just finished my access application, but its size is 4 Mb. I expect that it will be much bigger once users begin to add records.
What is the best way in Access to keep the size of the file as small as possible?
Many thanks in advance,
Regards,
Hi All,
users can opening a file (either .doc, exe or .pdf) with additional data to the record they're looking at by clicking on a icon on a form. The icon has code behind it that opens the document (Application.FollowHyperlink NameDocTo Open). That opens the doc OK, no problem, but what is a problem is that the window for this document is exactly the same size as the window of the access form from which the second doc is opened.
The size of the access window is defined. I'd like to get the word or excel or pdf to be maximized. The weird thing is that I use the same code in another database and there the 'secondary doc' opens in a new window and of large enough size. How can the same code generate 2 outcomes? And how can I fix the issue described?
Thanks guys.
Hey guys,
I figured out to maximize a window when a report is opened, but now I want to restore the window sizes when this report is closed.
I think I kind of know what to do with the DoCmd.Restore and something about OnClose, but I'm lost in the syntax. If someone could help me out by giving me the syntax and where to put this code that would be fantastic :)
I'm running MS Access 2003. My SQL editing window has a really small font size. How do I change this window's default font size? Is it in tools or options?
Help!!!!!!! I'm going blind!!!!!!:confused:
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for being willing to help out!!
Hi,
I would like to open the MS Access Window in a certain position and size.
Somehow similar to open a form when using:
- to set the position and size:
Private Sub Form_Load()
Form.Move Left:=11500, Top:=6500, Width:=7000, Height:=6000
End Sub
I would like to open the MS Access Window within the screen area at a certain location, and having a certain size.
Is there any option in the Access Menu, or I can write some code, and where has to be written, so when I double click on the *.mdb file, the MS Access Window will open where I want and the size I want.
Thank you.
Is there any way to force the switchboard to maintain its pop up window size? Whenever I open an item from it that is maximised and then return to the switchboard it too has maximised.
Thanks
Russell
it is possible to Open access application like desk application done with java or vb, or install access application as exe or similar methods. My requirements is to giving a access application to customer with data base for printing an invoice. when he running the aplication he can see access open and tables, queries forms left hand. how to hide these thing ?
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I have a parent window which upon clicking on a button will pop-up a child window containing a listbox. The listbox recordsource is a subset of the parent window. I want the user to select a record from the listbox which will load the selected record onto the parent window.
How does one pass argument back from child window to parent window?
From parent window to child window, I used
docmd.openform ,,,,,,[argument] and me.openargs in the child window
thanks in advance.
We have an extensive reporting application in Access and would like it to be available through a web application. I've went down the road of migrating this application to SQL to use SQL Reporting Services; this is a good tool but I am wondering if MS Access has an easier solution for me other than migration to SQL.
I'm looking for a solution that will make these reports available over the web for many users. Price tag is a consideration...need to know if there is any.
Please help...thanks in advance for any thoughts!!!!
Will keeping your field size shorter result in a smaller MDB file?
Or does Access only use as much space as there is real data in its fields.
Way back in the dBASE III days, dBASE would pad all your "real" information with as many spaces as necessary to fill up your field. I suspect that the MDB structure is probably smarter than that.
Another question on the same topic - I believe there is a maximum number of characters in a record (4000?). Can your field sizes add up to more than 4000, as long as the actual data, all combined, never totals 4000...?
Thanks............
..dc
I have a form. In it is a status field that can be:
NEW
SENT
CREDIT
COLLECT
CLOSED
When the item is created, it is given a "NEW" Status. And there is a command button on the form that can change the status to "SENT". However, based on external factors (email received or system report examined) the user can manually change the status to the CREDIT, COLLECT or CLOSED. Now, I want to make sure that then can't change the status manually to "SENT", only the system is allowed to do that via the command button.
How can I allow them to use some of the allowed values, but not others?
David
Hello All,
How would I run a procedure in DB2 from DB1?
Hello,
Dont understand what is controlling these decimals. I dont need any decimals for this database. The currency is talking bout money in 1000's and the probability is whole numbers.
Here is where I cant get the decimals to stop:
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I have tried different things but no luck...anyone have any suggestions.
Thanks.
In a simple access table, I have the follwiing:
Data type: Date/Time
Format: mm/yyyy
Input Mask: 99/99
It restricts me to enter 2006 for instance. It converts to 2007. I want to be able to enter any year. Please help. Thank you.
Is it possible to control the data of a subform by making selection in a combo box?
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I need a few pointers wrt the relationship between a form and its subform.
I have the following form:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bernmc/Misc/DefaultStaffingscreenshot.jpg
Top part of the form is for adding/editing etc.
The subform is based on a query. The two are linked on the 'week' value.
Now, this is what I want to do:
The user must not be able to edit data in the subform (so should I use a report instead... but then will I be able to do 2...).
Selecting a row in the subform should cause the whole form to go to that record so that the user can then modify info in the fields of the main form.
I don't know VB - the only code I've used is gleened from searching these forums (a great resource, so I'm learning slowly), so I'll need a bit more than 'Do a wrzmitchigob on the bleedlethrop'!
My report has the Section's Footer.
Each time the section runs, it will take up a different amount of space.
I have already run all the code, to move all the different controls to the top (and be invisible) when they are not needed.
So to the best of my knowledge, I have no controls sitting in the lower part of the section.
The last thing I run is:
Code: Me.S123.Height = Me.S123.Height - 300
s123 is the name of the Footer SEctions. The idea is that it gets progressively smaller.
This is all running in:
Code:Private Sub S123_Format(Cancel As Integer, FormatCount As Integer)
All the other things work.
Here is a sample of it all..
Code:If Me.txt2 = 0 Then Me.a2.Visible = False Me.b2.Visible = False Me.a2.Top = 0 Me.b2.Top = 0 Me.box.Height = Me.box.Height - 300 Me.S123.Height = Me.S123.Height - 300End IfIf Me.txt2 <> 0 Then Me.a2.Visible = True Me.b2.Visible = TrueEnd IfIf Me.txt3 = 0 Then Me.a3.Visible = False Me.b3.Visible = False Me.a3.Top = 0 Me.b3.Top = 0 Me.box.Height = Me.box.Height - 300 Me.S123.Height = Me.S123.Height - 300End If
This runs through 8 different numbers.
as I said, all the other things operate properly. They get hidden and move.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Hi there,
Is it possible to control a lighting system from Access using a combination of VBA code or Active X add ons with some specialist hardware and cabling attached to the PC, etc ?
To be more specific, I've designed a Snooker Hall Management program and want to be able to turn the lights on over the Snooker table when you start a game in an Access form...My application has 8 tables but could be expanded obviously.
I'm happy with the Access side of things (first attempt at a real world solution, etc) but to be totally polished a hardware interface to control the lights would really create a 'wow' factor...
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated :)
Regards
dazza61
Hi,
I'm v.new to Access so do excuse my ignorance.
I have a form with a combo-box with the following values:
Trust, Course, Overseas, GP
When Trusts is selected I'ld like frmtrust_sub to appear.
When anything else is selected I'ld like frmnontrust_sub to appear
Once the data has been entered in the subform the user would continue back to the main form.
I'ld like the subforms to remain hidden until needed, if possible so as not to confuse users.
I’ve copied this piece of code and have tried pasting it into the “after update” event procedure but I get this error message
“the link masterfields property section has produced this error “Ambiguous name detected: Type_afterupdate”
Private Sub Type_AfterUpdate()
Option Compare Database
Sub ShowSubform()
'Save unsaved changes to currently open subform
DoCmd.DoMenuItem acFormBar, acRecordsMenu, acSaveRecord, , acMenuVer70
'Display appropriate subform based on Type chosen
If Type = "Trust" Then
frmtrust_sub.Visible = True
frmnontrust_sub.Visible = False
ElseIf Type = "GP" Then
frmnontrust_sub.Visible = True
frmtrust_sub.Visible = False
ElseIf Type = "Course" Then
frmnontrust_sub.Visible = True
frmtrust_sub.Visible = False
ElseIf Type = "Overseas" Then
frmnontrust_sub.Visible = True
frmtrust_sub.Visible = False
ElseIf Type = "Other" Then
frmnontrust_sub.Visible = True
frmtrust_sub.Visible = False
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cmdClose_Click()
'Close form
DoCmd.Close
End Sub
Private Sub Form_Current()
'Call subroutine to display appropriate subform based on template type
ShowSubform
End Sub
Private Sub Type_AfterUpdate()
'Call subroutine to display appropriate subform based on template type
ShowSubform
End Sub
Any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
Barry
Developing in Access 2000. The mouse roller button moves to the next record in a form. Does anybody know how to trap the roller button? Setting me.cycle to 1 prevents the same happening when you tab from the last field but does not stop the mouse roller ball.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Hi again!
This time I'm having some problems finding a way to determine the output of a scroll-down menu (or in my danish version of Access called "combination-box").
In the menu I can choose between a number of names from a table. But when I select the name and press the "OK" button that stores the data, only a number (and not the choosen name) is written in the table. How can I get the output-value of the drop-down to be the choosen name???
Please give me a simple answer and a simple solution... I'm a total newbie!!
// JR
PS. Mike, feel free to reply... I kinda like your style:-)
I have spent the better half of the afternoon researching how to accomplish controlling a bold font in a string I am building and sending to Excel.
Code:
' set text for safety hazards and controls
Concretetxt = "Concrete Demolition & vbCrLf & Hazards - dust, flying debris and skin Irritation. & vbCrLf & Control - Respirator, goggles, gloves, inspect equipment prior to use."
Excavationtxt = "Excavations & vbCrLf & Hazards - Damage to underground wires, collapse, falling materials/equipment. & vbCrLf & Control - Ensure utilities have been marked and hand dig when in close proximity, shore properly, Keep clear when lowering materials."
This is a sample of how the strings will build. I will select a task like Concrete Demolition and string it together with other tasks I would like "Concrete Demolition" in bold with the blurb following it then the next task would follow with a bold heading.
My thought is now that it may be easier to control by putting this data into a table instead of building the strings.
I am trying to figure out how to control a navigation tab with a checkbox. I have a database for my fire dept and the check box is called "deceased". When a member passes away, the active box gets unchecked and deceased gets checked. Under the member subform, there is a tab, navigationbutton19, that is called deceased also and under this tab all their burial information is stored. What I am trying to do is, if the checkbox is not checked, I want the tab to be enabled = false.
View 1 Replies View RelatedSo I've got a form:
- A set of unbound controls filters (using a dynamically-built WHERE statement) a subform in datatable view.
- A set of bound controls displays the currently selected subform record; the two reflect one another.
- A set of unbound checkboxes at the bottom allows the user to change which fields are displayed in the subform.
Turns out, all of this makes for a pretty big form. Some of the users have screens that will not fit the full form due to resolution settings, physical size, aspect ratio, etc. Whatever the reason, the result is one or both scrollbars appearing on the form.
The issue is this: Whenever the filter controls are changed, the form's Current event runs (because the After Update events for the filter controls all change the main form and subform's Recordsource). But the Current event causes the form to requery (or refresh?), meaning the focus returns to the control with Tab Index 1 (a "Home" button near the top of the form).
Thus, the form tends to "jump around" a lot when users are determining the records they want displayed.Is there a way to avoid this?
- Can I prevent the "Home" button from getting the focus during those times?
- Alternatively, can I set the position of the scroll bars so the user doesn't see that jumping around every time a control is updated? I found some interesting ideas that worked for continuous forms, but mine is a single form, so bookmarking methods won't solve my issue.