How to link a List created from a table to a lable or textbox 1

Triacona · Jun 21, 2011

Dear All,

Thanks for a great forum [smile]

!!

I have a form which has a list (ListCp).
ListCp gets its values from a table called
tblReportsAvailable. with the following fields.

Code:

Query Name
ctlComment
PageName
Action
SortOrder
Report Name
PrintEnable
PreviewEnable
ExportEnable
ExportTemplate
GenericEnable
GenericFormName
GenericCaption

ListCp uses Query Name as its values.
ctlComment is a field I want to use in a textbox/lable.
I have achieved it with a combobox and list.
But these are not ideal especially the list, and the combo box has a drop down.
Is there a way to use the textbox/Label in VB?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you! [bigsmile]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

kjv1611 · Jun 21, 2011

So, you want to update what shows in the label according to what is selected in the listbox?

If so, it'd be something like:

Code:

Private Sub MyListBox_AfterUpdate
   MyLable.Caption = MyListBox.Selected
End Sub

I've not tested it, but that's the general idea. I may not be using the correct properties.

Give it a test and see if that covers it.

TheAceMan1 · Jun 21, 2011

How are ya Triacona . . .

Triacona said:
[blue]ListCp uses Query Name as its values.[/blue]

Be more specific about this ...

See Ya! . . . . . .

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Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies, really appreciate them! [smile]

@The TheAceman
I have a table tblReportsAvailable.
It has the values as stated.
I use this table to populate ListCp.
I have limited ListCp to 1 column QueryName.
So based on the selection in ListCp I want to populate the lable/textbox with the ctlComment from tblReportsAvailable.
I hope that makes things clearer.
Thanks for all your help [bigsmile]

@KJV
I have tried your code substituting Commentlb.Caption = ListCp.Selected
It doesn't seem to work.
How does it display ctlComment from tblReportsAvailable based on ListCp's QueryName field which comes from tblReportsAvailable?

Thanks for your help! [bigsmile]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

MajP · Jun 22, 2011

row Source: "Select [Query Name], ctlComment from tblReportsAvailable"
column count: 2
column widths: 1";0"

that shows only query name

Private Sub listCP_AfterUpdate
Commentlb.Caption = ListCp.column(1)
End Sub

the columns index are 0 based so 1 is your second column (ctlComment), which is not visible in the listbox

If your not saving the query name and it is not bound then you can simplify this to

boundColumn: 2

Private Sub listCP_AfterUpdate
Commentlb.Caption = ListCp
End Sub

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear All,

So in the statement

Code:

Private Sub ListCP_AfterUpdate()

Commentlb.Caption = DLookup("[ctlComment]", "tblReportsAvailable", [ListCP])

End Sub

It only pulls the first ctlComment from the table, it is not linked to the list.
I have tried to use criteria in the DLookUp but that does not seem to work??

Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!! [bigsmile]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear Majp,

Well done! Great logic!
I have tested it and it works with a few tweaks! [2thumbsup]

Code:

Private Sub ListCP_AfterUpdate()

Commentlb.Caption = ListCP.Column(1)

End Sub

And in the properties box.
Row Source: SELECT tblReportsAvailable.QueryName, tblReportsAvailable.ctlComment FROM tblReportsAvailable;
Bound Column: 1
Column Count: 2
Column Widths: 2.544cm;0cm
Thank you again!!!
Brilliant!!

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

MajP have a star!!

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear All,

I have now created a subform - SubFrmInput for the input functions.

I have the following case statement:

Code:

Private Sub ListCP_AfterUpdate()

Select Case ListCP.ItemData(ListCP.ListIndex)

Case "CpSotLetter", "CpSotFsaXml", "SotView", "MissingRecordsCheckFsaXmlAndCpListResult", "CpAuditorInfo"
'Nothing enabled
    'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    
end select
end sub

The field name txtStartDate is in the Subform - SubFrmInput.
But it comes up with an error message.

Compile Error said:
Method or data member not found

What am I doing wrong in referencing these fields in the subform.
Oh yes the case statement is for a list - ListCP in the form MainScreen

Thank you! [smile]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

MajP · Jun 22, 2011

me.nameOfsubFormControl.Form.ControlOnSubForm

Me.subFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.enabled

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear MajP,

Thanks so much for your help! [smile]

It works well!
Example below:

Code:

Private Sub ListCP_AfterUpdate()
'*COMMERCIAL PREMISES CP LIST

Commentlb.Caption = ListCP.Column(1)

Select Case ListCP.ItemData(ListCP.ListIndex)

Case "CpInspectionsDue", "CPInspectionsMissed"
'Start and end date enabled
   'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False


 Case Else
'Nothing enabled
    'enabled state T/F
    
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Combo Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False

End Select

End Sub

Thanks again for all your help! [2thumbsup]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear MajP,

There is a little snag..
It seems when selecting between different items on the list and error is given.

Run-time error '2164': said:
You can't disable a control while it has the focus.

The controls still enable or disable after the above error, but only after I click on End.

What is causing this?
In my Subform SubFrmInput I have disbled all controls/textboxes...

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks again so very much for your help [bigsmile]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear MajP,

I might have fixed it...
I had a Case Else statement in the ListCP Case Statement, I have now removed it, and that seems to make it work.

Thanks! [smile]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

MajP · Jun 22, 2011

if disabling or hiding a control you must first set the focus away from it.

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear MajP,

You're right, it still gives me the problem when the textbox has a value in it...
How do I set the focus away from it?
Thanks for all your brilliant help! [2thumbsup]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

MajP · Jun 22, 2011

me.someothercontrol.setfocus

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear MajP,

Thanks for such a quick response! [smile]

Um I used the following and it give me an error.

Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.SetFocus = False

Run-time error said:
Object doesn't support this property or method.

Thanks again for all your help! [2thumbsup]

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

MajP · Jun 22, 2011

it is not true/false. The method is "setFocus" which sets the focus to another control.
Me.SubFrmInput.Form.SomeOtherControlBesidescmdCalDate.SetFocus

Triacona · Jun 22, 2011

Dear MajP,

Thanks again for a speedy response!
Erm I don't want any controls enabled on this List choice...I have tried setting it to other controls, but it won't let me, I think because all of the controls with this selection are disabled, and they all start out disabled..

Code:

Private Sub ListCP_AfterUpdate()
'*COMMERCIAL PREMISES CP LIST


Commentlb.Caption = ListCP.Column(1)





Select Case ListCP.ItemData(ListCP.ListIndex)

Case "CpSotLetter", "CpSotFsaXml", "SotView", "MissingRecordsCheckFsaXmlAndCpListResult", "CpAuditorInfo"
'Nothing enabled
    'enabled state T/F
    
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.SetFocus
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = False
    
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Combo Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False
    
    
Case "CpSotCertificate"
'cmbCpTradeAs enabled
    'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Combo Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False
    
    
Case "CpCmbResults", "CpFoodPremTypeSearch"
'CmbCpXresult only
    'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = True 'Combo Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False
    
Case "CpListResults"
'ListCpXresult only
    'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False
    
Case "CpListResultsInsLiab"
'CpListInspLiab only
    'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = True

Case "CpInspectionsDue", "CPInspectionsMissed"
'Start and end date enabled
   'enabled state T/F
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtStartDate.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.txtEndDate.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDate.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmdCalDateEnd.Enabled = True
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbOff.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbStat.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CmbRpTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbSrTyp.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpXresult.Enabled = False 'Use
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.cmbCpTradeAs.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.ListCpXresult.Enabled = False
    Me.SubFrmInput.Form.CpListInspLiab.Enabled = False
    
 
    
End Select

End Sub

Any further help would be greatly appreciated [smile]

!

Thank you,

Kind regards

Triacona

MajP · Jun 22, 2011

If you do not have a current control to use, could you put an unbound text box on the sebform and keep it enabled? Size it down to almost 0 by 0 (might be actually able to size it to 0 by 0). Make the backcolor the same as the detail section, give it no border. Basically it would look invisible (I think that is an oxymoron).

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