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  1. EdmCath

    Is it possible to add icons to VBA comboboxes?

    I want to add some graphics to my comboboxes so I would have a description and then a symbol after it. AutoCAD uses it in its layer and colour combos and I would like to mimic that same behaviour. Any advice would be great Thanks Murray Johnson
  2. EdmCath

    Capture Outlook New Contact Close from Word

    I am in the process of making a word fax transmittal using my outlook contacts in a userform combobox. I want to give the user the ability when selecting recipients, to add a new contact. I can bring up the new contact window, but I need to capture the close event of this window to update my...
  3. EdmCath

    How I get the User Name of a word 2002 document?

    I am trying to get the users full name to insert into a word document, similar to what the username field would return. I have tried Environ("username"), but that returns the login name. I dont want to use fields because they cant be changed in a protected document. Anyone have any ideas?
  4. EdmCath

    Select records for report using listbox

    I have several reports that I need to compare a selection of records for. To do this, I have created a multiselect listbox and populated it with records from a database (100 records). What I want to do is select some or all of the records and open a report based on the selection. I have created...
  5. EdmCath

    Posting to Public Folders

    I have been trying to figure out how to post a message to a Public Folder in Outlook 2002. Everytime I create the post object and post it, the post ends up in my inbox. Does anybdy know how to get this to the public folder of my choosing? Eg. \\Public Folders\All\Bob
  6. EdmCath

    Call a sub with a string for its name

    I have written a sub (sub1)that will then run batch routine that will open a series of files, then do one of my other subroutines based on what sub1 has stored for a Sub name in a variable (routine). Does anyone have any ideas? Eg Sub test() routine = "acad.dvb!Startup.ImportPS"...
  7. EdmCath

    Record Source Question

    This is probably a very simple question, but here it is. I have a report with [Table_A] as its record source. I have a query that is based on values in [Table_A] that I wish to include in this report as well. What is the proper way to include this query in my report?
  8. EdmCath

    Delete access record

    I have a routine that I copied off of the Autodesk NG from a few years back. I have tweaked it to work almost exactly as I need. One problem I have is if I delete an object from the acad drawing, it is still referenced in the access database. What I want to do is delete all the records in the...
  9. EdmCath

    If record exists, update otherwise make new.

    I am using ADO to update a database from autocad. I've been able to update existing records and create new records but I haven't figured out how to find if a record exists, update, if not addnew. Does anyone have any ideas on this?
  10. EdmCath

    Get records from Access

    I want to set up a whole bunch of plans whic would include information like legal description, address areas and such. I already have this information in an access database. I dont want to have to keep updating both locations when information changes. What I would like to do is have the AutoCAD...
  11. EdmCath

    Image change on mouse over

    I am now trying to figure out reports. I dont like the standard windows buttons so I decided to make my own using images. I thought it would be as simple as a media player skin, but I guess not. What I want to do is have a standard button, when I move the mouse over it, it would glow and when I...
  12. EdmCath

    List records in a string?

    I'm creating a report that will list the portable numbers that are associated with a certain school. I have a table called Table_Portable that lists all the portables and the schools they are located at. Then I have a table called Table_Facilities that lists all the schools. I want to create a...
  13. EdmCath

    Wrap text based on criteria

    I have an access report where I have a name assigned to a building. Two of the buildings have 2 names assigned to them, I want the second name to end up below the first name as would happen in a word wrap. Eg. School 1 Bob Smith School 2 John Doe School 3 Jane Doe /...
  14. EdmCath

    Fill in MS Word fields based on name in access database

    I am setting up a transmittal document in Word that would use an access database as its datasource. What I want to do is setup a combobox to reference the database and then based on my selection, fill in the address and other pertenant information. Is this possible? Also, I dont know if anyone...
  15. EdmCath

    count each occurrence matching another field

    I'm new to this whole access thing. So, please bear with me. I am putting together a database for a school board. And what I have is a table of portable classrooms and their current location and a table of every school in the district. What I need to do, is make a query as to how many portables...

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