Access 2007 - Subform refresh fun
Hello all,
I would like to refresh a subform on a form every time I enter a letter of someones surname into a textbox. If I use the "me.refresh" command everything works a treat. However, it selects the textbox and highlights all of the text so when the user goes to enter the second letter of their search it overtypes the first one. Ideally I would just like the subform refreshed each time a key is pressed in the textbox mentioned above, if it is possible?
Form is: frmStaffToTask
Subform is: frmMemberAreaDetails
Textbox is: txtSurnameQuickSearch
Any help would be appreciated, many thanks in advance, Alan.
PS
I have a workaround which keeps the me.refresh and then sets focus of the textfield and then goes to the end of the textfield but it just does not feel clean.
I would like to refresh a subform on a form every time I enter a letter of someones surname into a textbox. If I use the "me.refresh" command everything works a treat. However, it selects the textbox and highlights all of the text so when the user goes to enter the second letter of their search it overtypes the first one. Ideally I would just like the subform refreshed each time a key is pressed in the textbox mentioned above, if it is possible?
Form is: frmStaffToTask
Subform is: frmMemberAreaDetails
Textbox is: txtSurnameQuickSearch
Any help would be appreciated, many thanks in advance, Alan.
PS
I have a workaround which keeps the me.refresh and then sets focus of the textfield and then goes to the end of the textfield but it just does not feel clean.
GRayL
I guess I'm wondering why you do not use a combo box with the autocomplete property set on? Can you explain why the subform?
ASKER
this subform is a complex pivot which will not be able to be recreated in a combo box.
Many thanks, Alan.
Many thanks, Alan.
If you can specify a field in a recordset for a text box, you can do the same thing for that field in a combo box.
ASKER
GRayL:
It is not a standard recordset. It is a subform, which is a pivot and not a standard for, that is linked to a query. If you need evidence I can upload the database but am still keen to understand how I can do as previously asked as I feel I will need this for future forms.
Many thanks, Alan.
It is not a standard recordset. It is a subform, which is a pivot and not a standard for, that is linked to a query. If you need evidence I can upload the database but am still keen to understand how I can do as previously asked as I feel I will need this for future forms.
Many thanks, Alan.
In an unbound textbox on my form I entered this code:
Private Sub tbxTableName_Change()
MsgBox Me.tbxTableName.Text
End Sub
Every time i entered a letter I got a message containing the letters type to that point. I think you should use the Change() event of your subform's textbox to 'process' your data - note there is no refresh required.
ASKER
GRayL:
I am sorry, I have obviously not explained myself clearly. Whatever is in that textbox is what is driving the query that is driving the subform pivot. Therefore I need the subform to refresh as the textbox field is being updated letter by letter.
Many thanks, Alan.
I am sorry, I have obviously not explained myself clearly. Whatever is in that textbox is what is driving the query that is driving the subform pivot. Therefore I need the subform to refresh as the textbox field is being updated letter by letter.
Many thanks, Alan.
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Many apologies all,
A personal family issue has meant all projects went on hold. I appreciate all your responses and will be going with the MindSuperb options.
Once again, many apologies, Alan.
A personal family issue has meant all projects went on hold. I appreciate all your responses and will be going with the MindSuperb options.
Once again, many apologies, Alan.
ASKER
Useful solution to difficult problem.