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ms access autoexec
Howdy,
I have a MS Access database. The Office Manager, where the DB is hosted, wants the ability to hide/unide a control on a subform (frmCreditCards). Normally, not a difficult task! However, because the DB is split, I have adopted a script that, when an end user clicks the DB shortcut icon on their respective workstation, the user interface is copied to a local folder on that workstation and the DB opens. This allows me to easily make interface changes and upload the new interface to the server. All the user needs to do is close/open the DB and the changes are there, without interrupting DB activity. This seemed easier than using one of the available split database interface tools that constantly checks and updates the interface...
Herein lies the problem. I have a command button on the "Admin" form (frmAdmin) that, when pressed, toggles a control on a subform (frmCreditCards) of the main form (frmMembers). Here's the code:
Private Sub btnLockDeclined_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_btnLockDeclined_Click
'toggle the control
If Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit Cards.Form .cbDecline d.Visible = False Then
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit Cards.Form .cbDecline d.Visible = True
Else
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit Cards.Form .cbDecline d.Visible = False
End If
Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click :
Exit Sub
Err_btnLockDeclined_Click:
MsgBox "The Main Member's form must be opened to perform this action..."
Resume Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click
End Sub
This works fine, but because the interface is local on each workstation, the changes only show on the Manager's interface! I have experimented with the AutoExec macro, trying to set the state of the control (cbDeclined) on startup, but this was not successful. The macro cant find the control...
I was thinking of writing the Manager's selection (cbDeclined.visible = true/false) to a text file. Then, when the DB opens, it opens and reads the file, sets the control accordingly, then copies that interface to the end user's workstation...This way would be cool, because the DB control would remain in the last set state...
How exactly to do this? Could spend hours experimenting, but don't have hours! Any suggestions, with code examples are appreciated! Also, can I hide the control without having the Main Member's form open?
I have a MS Access database. The Office Manager, where the DB is hosted, wants the ability to hide/unide a control on a subform (frmCreditCards). Normally, not a difficult task! However, because the DB is split, I have adopted a script that, when an end user clicks the DB shortcut icon on their respective workstation, the user interface is copied to a local folder on that workstation and the DB opens. This allows me to easily make interface changes and upload the new interface to the server. All the user needs to do is close/open the DB and the changes are there, without interrupting DB activity. This seemed easier than using one of the available split database interface tools that constantly checks and updates the interface...
Herein lies the problem. I have a command button on the "Admin" form (frmAdmin) that, when pressed, toggles a control on a subform (frmCreditCards) of the main form (frmMembers). Here's the code:
Private Sub btnLockDeclined_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_btnLockDeclined_Click
'toggle the control
If Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit
Else
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit
End If
Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click
Exit Sub
Err_btnLockDeclined_Click:
MsgBox "The Main Member's form must be opened to perform this action..."
Resume Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click
End Sub
This works fine, but because the interface is local on each workstation, the changes only show on the Manager's interface! I have experimented with the AutoExec macro, trying to set the state of the control (cbDeclined) on startup, but this was not successful. The macro cant find the control...
I was thinking of writing the Manager's selection (cbDeclined.visible = true/false) to a text file. Then, when the DB opens, it opens and reads the file, sets the control accordingly, then copies that interface to the end user's workstation...This way would be cool, because the DB control would remain in the last set state...
How exactly to do this? Could spend hours experimenting, but don't have hours! Any suggestions, with code examples are appreciated! Also, can I hide the control without having the Main Member's form open?
Create a config Table in your back end, have a record that stores the "State" of that button. When your app opens, it reads the data from table and sets app state.
ASKER
Sounds pretty good...I'll give it a go and get back at ya! Thanks Neilsr...
Pleasure. If you need any further advice on it, feel free to ask.
ASKER
Howdy Neil...
I tried every conceivable combination trying to read a single record from the new table (tblConfig), to fill a test variable...Every time, I get the Err_Description.
Private Sub btnLockDeclined_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_btnLockDeclined_Click
Dim dbs As DAO.Database
Dim rsTable As DAO.Recordset
Set dbs = CurrentDb
Set rsTable = dbs.OpenRecordset("tblConf ig", dbOpenTable)
Dim myVar As Boolean
myVar = rsTable![DeclinedState] 'exception is thrown here...tried all combinations of syntax
set rstTable = nothing
Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click :
Exit Sub
Err_btnLockDeclined_Click:
MsgBox "The Main Member's form must be opened to perform this action..."
Resume Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click
End Sub
I tried every conceivable combination trying to read a single record from the new table (tblConfig), to fill a test variable...Every time, I get the Err_Description.
Private Sub btnLockDeclined_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_btnLockDeclined_Click
Dim dbs As DAO.Database
Dim rsTable As DAO.Recordset
Set dbs = CurrentDb
Set rsTable = dbs.OpenRecordset("tblConf
Dim myVar As Boolean
myVar = rsTable![DeclinedState] 'exception is thrown here...tried all combinations of syntax
set rstTable = nothing
Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click
Exit Sub
Err_btnLockDeclined_Click:
MsgBox "The Main Member's form must be opened to perform this action..."
Resume Exit_btnLockDeclined_Click
End Sub
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ASKER
Okay thanks Neil...That works. My table def was slightly "skewed!" Last question: Is there a way to set the control (cbDeclined) in the subform (frmCreditCards) without having the form open? I'd like the Manager to be able to set the visible = true/false property in either situation...I'm using:
If Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit Cards.Form .cbDecline d.Visible = False Then
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit Cards.Form .cbDecline d.Visible = True
Else
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit Cards.Form .cbDecline d.Visible = False
End If
which works only if parent form (frmMembers) and subform are opened...
If Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit
Else
Forms!frmMembers!frmCredit
End If
which works only if parent form (frmMembers) and subform are opened...
ASKER
I forgot the KISS rule...Keep it simple stupid! Thanks dude. Now I'm thinking I can use the tblConfig for many user defined defaults!
Yeah, its a very simple thing to do. You now store your defaults out the way in the backend.
All the manager needs to be able to set is the value stored in that config table. Then you adjust your form to read that value when it loads and set the visibility according to the value.
Glad to have been of help.
All the manager needs to be able to set is the value stored in that config table. Then you adjust your form to read that value when it loads and set the visibility according to the value.
Glad to have been of help.
ASKER
Roger that...Thanks