Free Lessons
Courses
Seminars
TechHelp
Fast Tips
Templates
Topic Index
Forum
ABCD
 
Home   Courses   Index   Templates   Seminars   TechHelp   Forums   Help   Contact   Join   Order   Logon  
 
Home > Help > DevNet >
Back to Access Developer Network    Comments List
Help needed with a search box Upload Images   Link   Email  
Nicole Muller 
Hi, I'm just learning Access and I have one major obstacle that I can't figure out how to solve. I'm hoping a more advanced developer can help. I have one table with client names and information. I have another table with referrals.  Each client can have multiple referrals.  I'm trying to build a search box where I can search to see if a client already exists and if they do, add the new referral.  If they are not found in the search, it means I need to add a new client.  I've tried to do this with having the client lookup in the top of the form and the referral information in a subform. If I use a combo box, it wants me to choose someone and doesn't like if I don't make a choice. Any suggestions on how to do this? Thank you.
Adam Schwanz 
You can do this with a text box and an after update event. It's going to take some VBA coding. The text box searching is covered in Access Dev 8 (it's search as you type with key press but can be used on after update) you would just need to add in a DLOOKUP in the afterupdate event, if it returns null then some code to open up your new client form. If you're just beginning this is probably out of your current scope of understanding. I'd suggest just keep going with the lessons and learning, if it's that urgent me or some of the other devs on here do consults for hire, but it's going to be more rewarding in the end if you kept learning.
Nicole Muller 
Hi Adam,
Thanks for your speedy response. I'm glad this is something that can be programmed. You are right that it's out of the scope of my present learning. I do plan to continue classes so that I can manage and make changes to the database. I am interested in learning more about your fee for service. I'm a social worker and am trying to learn this so that I can better serve and understand the client need and referral trends. So, I am trying to learn and build this on top of a 50-60 hr week.
Adam Schwanz 
No problem, I would suggest reading these two pages first for some context.
https://599cd.com/blog/display-article.asp?ID=1069
https://599cd.com/blog/display-article.asp?ID=1584

If you want to e-mail me your database my e-mail is [email protected]
I like to see it first in case there is more problems I'll have to work through but I could give you my prices then.

Thanks
Adam Schwanz 
If you send it, make sure to zip it first.
Nicole Muller 
Thanks. I will read those and send you the database.

This thread is now CLOSED. If you wish to comment, start a NEW discussion in Access Developer Network.
 

 
 
 

The following is a paid advertisement
Computer Learning Zone is not responsible for any content shown or offers made by these ads.
 

Learn
 
Access - index
Excel - index
Word - index
Windows - index
PowerPoint - index
Photoshop - index
Visual Basic - index
ASP - index
Seminars
More...
Customers
 
Login
My Account
My Courses
Lost Password
Memberships
Student Databases
Change Email
Info
 
Latest News
New Releases
User Forums
Topic Glossary
Tips & Tricks
Search The Site
Code Vault
Collapse Menus
Help
 
Customer Support
Web Site Tour
FAQs
TechHelp
Consulting Services
About
 
Background
Testimonials
Jobs
Affiliate Program
Richard Rost
Free Lessons
Mailing List
PCResale.NET
Order
 
Video Tutorials
Handbooks
Memberships
Learning Connection
Idiot's Guide to Excel
Volume Discounts
Payment Info
Shipping
Terms of Sale
Contact
 
Contact Info
Support Policy
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Course Survey
Email Richard
[email protected]
Blog RSS Feed    YouTube Channel

LinkedIn
Copyright 2024 by Computer Learning Zone, Amicron, and Richard Rost. All Rights Reserved. Current Time: 3/28/2024 10:01:36 AM. PLT: 0s