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I'm trying to create a collection in one sub, and pass the results into another sub.  Is this possible?  TIA.

An application created with the Office97 ODE (an Access application) doesn't install properly in Windows 2000.  The installation runs fine in both Win95 and Win98, but when you install on a Win2000 machine, the install can't create the application shortcut.  Anyone know what...

Hey folks.  I'm a student who has taken a few C programming courses, and would like to program more in C.  My problem has always been thinking of something to program.  I would like to slowly work my way up in difficulty, but I have no idea what kinds of projects...

Running an installation program that refuses to create a shortcut for the application.  Possibly something changed with the ODE tools, anyone have any ideas?  TIA.

need some help with a master/subform issue.<br> <br> I need to generate an SQL query to populate a combo box in the subform based on a field on the master form. I'm not sure if I should be doing this in an event, or a function. My other problem is limiting the number of records possible based...

I was wondering if there was some easy way to lock all fields on a form based on the value of one field. Thanks!

Hi! I need to make a function to check that users are following a specific naming convention. I'm thinking about making an array with all the acceptable characters, or an array with all the unacceptable characters. However, each time I need to check a string, I'll have to compare every...

I'm not sure if there's some function in VBA that let's you specifically prevent updates on certain fields, or if I have to put some code behind the field. Once the user inserts a value in the field, he shouldn't be able to change that value. However, deleting and re-entering the record is...

I need to be able to requery a subform when the master form changes from record to record. Do I just put a <br> Forms![subform].requery in the BeforeUpdate or AfterUpdate event of the Master form? TIA...

We're running through an Access front end against a large Oracle database. Lately, there's been a slowdown in the Access application when we create new records or delete old records. However, if we run the operations (create or delete) directly through the Oracle database, it takes much less...

I believe I've incorrectly placed a function in the wrong event. The database starts up with a startup screen on a timer, but I may have left the OnTimer event blank, so now Access locks up. Is there any way I can modify the code behind a form without opening the database? TIA...

the code I picked up doesn't quite work perfectly.<br> <br> What I want is a combo box that displays all the options, but doesn't allow the user to change any options. However, the user can still add a new option. I've tried the Before and After Update events, but I'm just not sure what the...

Trying to make a form where the user can select a field from a combo box (but the field is read-only) which will bring up the corresponding description in a text box (user can modify the description). I've got the combo box working, but I'm not sure how to make the field read-only or how to...

I'd like to get familiar with the basics of Oracle 8 and was wondering if anyone could reccomend a good introductory book?<br> <br> TIA

trying to create a form in an address database to add a new address, but I can't make it start with a blank form, and if I try and close the form when the text boxes are empty, it says I can't have an empty string in my primary id. stupid question, but I'm trying to learn everything possible...