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access 2003 how do I add a timestamp

Asked by: medboss

I would like to use a form that I can add the current time to the database by pressing a control button. I have never written code or created a macro so this must be simple and I do not use sql or any other database programs. I need to keep track like a time stamp.  This is for dispatching purposes. When someone is given a task the dispatcher will push a control button to register that time, when the next task is complete then the dispatcher will press the next button registering that time and so on with 6 different times. These times will also need o be viewed on the form. Thank you so much for your help.

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Answers

 

by: capricorn1Posted on 2009-11-01 at 05:29:50ID: 25713638

in click event of the button, you can place the date and time to the control/field like this

private sub cmdButtonName_click()
me.textboxName=Now()

end sub

 

by: Helen_FeddemaPosted on 2009-11-01 at 06:31:15ID: 25713781

The control needs to be bound to a Date-type field. And a suggestion -- don't call the field Date, as that is a reserved word. As an alternative to saving the date from a command button, you could make Date() the default value of that field (in the table), so every time you create a new record, the date would automatically be saved to the field.

 

by: medbossPosted on 2009-11-01 at 06:58:07ID: 25713862

OK, I have read both of these and must admit that I don't understand as much as I would like. The answer from Helen refers to automatically putting in the date and thats not at all what I was looking for. The answer from Capricorn1 seems to be heading me in the right direction but still do not understand what I am supposed to be doing here. I am sorry I am not getting this. Could I create what I am trying to do and maybe send it out?

 

by: capricorn1Posted on 2009-11-01 at 07:04:04ID: 25713887

ok...

 

by: medbossPosted on 2009-11-01 at 07:19:36ID: 25713955

Capricorn Thanks The file is attached

 

by: capricorn1Posted on 2009-11-01 at 07:33:31ID: 25714002

see if this is what you want,

click on command44 and command47
(change the names of this command button to some meaningful name)

 

by: medbossPosted on 2009-11-01 at 08:28:34ID: 25714224

Capricorn1, I absolutely can't thank you enough. I have been able to understand what you have done and I am well on my way to accomplishing my tasks. Thanks again and I hope I can return the favor some day.

 

by: capricorn1Posted on 2009-11-01 at 08:31:18ID: 25714236

another thing,
the fields ArriveScene,LeaveScene maybe better to be Date/Time data type than Text.

 

by: bobby6055Posted on 2009-11-01 at 08:39:12ID: 25714269

medboss:
If you choose to update the time stamp fields using command buttons then you could use code posted in the code isnippet.

For your convenience, I have attach here a sample db - see below

With slight modification to the code you can even update the time stamp fields to contain both date and time at the same time.

Cheers !!!

Bobby

Private Sub cmdStartTime_Click()
If IsNull(Me!cboTask) Or (Me!cboTask) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must select a Task to continue"
    Me!cboTask.SetFocus
    Exit Sub
Else
    Me!txtStartTime = Format(Now(), "hh:mm:ss")
End If
End Sub
 
Private Sub cmdEndTime_Click()
If IsNull(Me!cboTask) Or (Me!cboTask) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must select a Task to continue"
        Me!cboJobStatus = ""
        Me!cboTask.SetFocus
        Exit Sub
        
ElseIf IsNull(Me!txtStartTime) Or (Me!txtStartTime) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must enter Start Time to continue"
    Exit Sub
 
ElseIf IsNull(Me!cboJobStatus) Or (Me!cboJobStatus) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must select an action to continue"
    Exit Sub
Else
    Me!txtEndTime = Format(Now(), "hh:mm:ss")
End If
End Sub

                                              
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by: bobby6055Posted on 2009-11-01 at 08:43:23ID: 25714281

medboss:
You can also use the after update event for the time stamp instead of a command button as shown in the code snippet.

Also see the attched sample db below for that "AfterUpdate Event" method.

Cheers !!!

Bobby

Private Sub cboTask_AfterUpdate()
If IsNull(Me!cboTask) Or (Me!cboTask) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must select a Task to continue"
    Me!cboTask.SetFocus
    Exit Sub
Else
    Me!txtStartTime = Format(Now(), "hh:mm:ss")
End If
End Sub
 
Private Sub cboJobStatus_AfterUpdate()
If IsNull(Me!cboTask) Or (Me!cboTask) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must select a Task to continue"
        Me!cboJobStatus = ""
        Me!cboTask.SetFocus
        Exit Sub
 
ElseIf IsNull(Me!cboJobStatus) Or (Me!cboJobStatus) = "" Then
    MsgBox "You must select an action to continue"
    Exit Sub
Else
    Me!txtEndTime = Format(Now(), "hh:mm:ss")
End If
End Sub

                                              
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