Trying to hide columns in subform datasheet
I downloaded a Microsoft Template Access DB for Task Management:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/task-management-database-TC001225356.aspx
I did it just to learn more about forms and subforms.
Now, I have a question. I created a new query that added three fields (PastDue, DueToday, and DueThisWeek). With that query as the record source, I created three forms (used as subforms) that each filter for one of those three criteria. I then have a main form that has these three as subforms.
But since I copied and pasted one of the default views, [Open Tasks], and did the same for the subforms, the subform has a lot of fields that I don't wish to show in the subforms. I could delete them from the forms I assume, but I'm wondering why just checking the visible property on those fields to "No" doesn't work.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/task-management-database-TC001225356.aspx
I did it just to learn more about forms and subforms.
Now, I have a question. I created a new query that added three fields (PastDue, DueToday, and DueThisWeek). With that query as the record source, I created three forms (used as subforms) that each filter for one of those three criteria. I then have a main form that has these three as subforms.
But since I copied and pasted one of the default views, [Open Tasks], and did the same for the subforms, the subform has a lot of fields that I don't wish to show in the subforms. I could delete them from the forms I assume, but I'm wondering why just checking the visible property on those fields to "No" doesn't work.
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Oh for goodness' sake - just delete the columns. Why make something trivial so complicated?
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Why so judgmental, Badotz. I'm actually a VP of Finance with a nerdy developer side. I did google and I have tried to research. I've always had success on EE and thought, as if often the case, that I was beating my head against the wall on something that might be easy that I'm overlooking. No need to be harsh. I'm just trying to learn here, man.
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you can also use the Format > hide columns for this purposes
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Thanks, Capricorn. It just turned out that I couldn't do it at the source level. I can hide them when the main form is in Form view, but setting the field view property to 'no' in design view of the subforms wasn't working. And I was just trying to figure out why. Thanks to everyone.
Huh? I never mentioned any names - which in my case usually means I'm the subject ;-)
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Sorry, Badotz. I guess I took it personally. A finance guy like myself can get pretty intimidated- or at least extremely impressed- inside this forum. I continue to learn and grow from you all. You all have a great rest of your weekend.
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Thanks to all of you
No worries.
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