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Adding automated content to existing fields
We have a database for our recieving department. For each package recieved, a
lot number is assigned and typed in. Now we are looking to automate the lot number, having an automatic lot number generated and added when a package is recieved. I can generate the automatic number, but is there any way to do this and use the existing field? I don't want to disturbe the previous data for tracking purposes. If I can't figure this out, I will need to add a new field and searches become more complicated. Any suggestions? |
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Adding automated content to existing fields
"Orlan" wrote in message
... We have a database for our recieving department. For each package recieved, a lot number is assigned and typed in. Now we are looking to automate the lot number, having an automatic lot number generated and added when a package is recieved. I can generate the automatic number, but is there any way to do this and use the existing field? I don't want to disturbe the previous data for tracking purposes. If I can't figure this out, I will need to add a new field and searches become more complicated. Any suggestions? Yes you can use the existing field assuming it contains just numbers. Try making this your text box's default value (untested): DMax(Nz([MyField],[tblMyTable],0))+1 Changing the names accordingly to suit. Keith. www.keithwilby.co.uk |
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Adding automated content to existing fields
Hi Orlan,
How about a button on your form that calculates the lot number and places it into the appropriate field when the button is clicked? When the package comes in, the user pulls up the record and clicks the button. Make sure you deal with potential duplicates if the database is used by multiple users at the same time. Clifford Bass Orlan wrote: We have a database for our recieving department. For each package recieved, a lot number is assigned and typed in. Now we are looking to automate the lot number, having an automatic lot number generated and added when a package is recieved. I can generate the automatic number, but is there any way to do this and use the existing field? I don't want to disturbe the previous data for tracking purposes. If I can't figure this out, I will need to add a new field and searches become more complicated. Any suggestions? -- Message posted via http://www.accessmonster.com |
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Adding automated content to existing fields
I'm not sure I understand ... you have an existing field that holds your
assigned number. What type of field is that? Regards Jeff Boyce Microsoft Access MVP -- Disclaimer: This author may have received products and services mentioned in this post. Mention and/or description of a product or service herein does not constitute endorsement thereof. Any code or pseudocode included in this post is offered "as is", with no guarantee as to suitability. You can thank the FTC of the USA for making this disclaimer possible/necessary. "Orlan" wrote in message ... We have a database for our recieving department. For each package recieved, a lot number is assigned and typed in. Now we are looking to automate the lot number, having an automatic lot number generated and added when a package is recieved. I can generate the automatic number, but is there any way to do this and use the existing field? I don't want to disturbe the previous data for tracking purposes. If I can't figure this out, I will need to add a new field and searches become more complicated. Any suggestions? |
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