filtering database with text values

[bigbird3156]

Hi... I have been able to work out how to filter a recordset when you are passing an integer to it from another page (url parameter) ... what really confuses me is how to do it with a text field... I've looked around a bit and cant really find anything... but then I am probably searching in the wrong direction...

can someone give me some pointers or tell me where to go for a good explination or tutorial...

thanks

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[Microbe]

The question doesn't really make sense.

Explain exactly what you are trying to do.

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[darryncooke]

there is no difference

Dbase_field = '12345'
or
Dbase_field = 'abcd'

doesnt really require anything different, I mean each is searching to see if said field is equal to said string. Make sure your dbase fields are the right types but other than that I dont really know what you are asking.

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[Microbe]

Darryn is right, but perhaps to emphasise his point about field types the example should have been

Dbase_field = 12345 << without the quotes
or
Dbase_field = 'abcd'



Steve

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