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    Deleting File From Network

    I have a button that adds pictures/files to a network location. So people from all over the company can do this and all pictures/files are stored in one location. I also have a delete button, but a waning pops up and the file remains on the network. Run-time error '424': object required...
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    Growing Table boxes/lines in report

    in my report I have table made from 25 fields (5x5) and they all have the Can Grow Option turned on. However the lines and boxes separating the fields do not grow with my fields and I get plenty of intersections and over lapping. Is there a way to make boxes and lines grow with the text box??
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    Mixing landscape and portrait orientation

    I have a report, created in portrait, one of the sub-forms was created in landscape. is there a way to put a landscape report into a portrait report and have it print properly?
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    Change Report Height

    I am creating a large report and I have reached the limit of the report page height at 55cm. Is there a way to change this value to 100cm or more. It seems rather silly to put a limit on the size of a report.
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    Report keeps referring to wrong field

    I have a query[view] where I have six employee numbers, I left join these to an Employee table to retreive the names. I've created a report that uses this query/view as its source. For some reason my report keeps making all six name fields refer to the same control source Employee.Name and...
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    Difference between Shared and Embedded Picture Type?

    For my database, I would like a picture as my background but I don't know if I should use embedded or shared? thoughts?
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    Not Enough memory or diskspace, text box 255 limit

    I am trying to increase a text box field size from 64 characters to 100. I know text fields can hold 255 characters, but whenever I make the change and try to save it, a warning pops up. "Not enough diskspace or memory" Any idea why?
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    #Size! Error

    I have a field in my report its name is PreText and its control source is set to a function, =PreTotal() where Private Function PreTotal() Risk = 0 If Me.PreRisk_minor = -1 Then Risk = 1 If Me.PreRisk_mod = -1 Then Risk = 2 If Me.PreRisk_Serious = -1 Then Risk = 4 If...
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    Deleting records in recset (record set)

    I have a record set of drawings (DWGNo) and their revisions (REVNo). I want to create a short list that only contains the latest revisions. I tried "recset.Delete" but I believe that deletes the whole record set. Is there a way to delete the current record. Also, does that move lower records up...
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    Field Size limit of 255

    is there any way to increase the size of the text field beyond the 255 character limit? I'm creating an incident report and its diffilcult to summarize an accident in less than 255 characters.
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    #Name? Error, text box can not find reference

    I created a text box with a function for the control source =[Location]*2 where [Location] is a field on the same form (right beside this text box). I get this error in the text box #Name? I know this field exists, it's right beside the text box. Funny thing is it worked yesterday. Any...
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    Send Email as Task or High Importance

    Using the DoCmd.SendObject is it possible to send an email as a task or of high importance so it's not easily forgotten or lost in one's inbox??? If SendObject can't do it, is there a command that can? thanks
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    Retreiving entries from a list (form)

    I have a form with a subform. The subform is in datasheet format and is basically a list of employee. So you add as many employees as you want to a particular form (the form is for inspections). Some forms may have 2 employees and others 4-5. I have a button where you click it and it will...
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    PDF viewer or be able to attach a pdf file to a form

    I am looking to see if it is possible to have a pdf viewer in a form. Right now I have the ability to view attached images, but some users may want to attach a pdf file. Also, can the image viewer view the pdf's or do I need to create a new viewer for the pdf files??
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    Copying files from user HD to network drive

    I have a database where users can attach documents or pictures to a form. I want them to be able to select the attachment they want to attach to the form from their local HD or wherever and I want it to copy/paste it automatically to a network drive so the database can link to it at all time...
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    Values in subform are added and displayed on main form

    I have form with a subform. The subform displays info in datasheet mode and will have fields, Items and Cost. I want a text box on the main form that displays the summation of all the items' cost. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Combo box that displays current values but form must keep old values

    I want a combo box to display only current employees, so I have a combo box that displays employees name, with a query WHERE (Status = TRUE) meaning that employee is currently working for the company. Problem with this is, when that employee leaves (Status = FALSE) then all forms that use to...
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    Display selective records based on checkbox

    I have a form titled Vendors and on the form I want a check box/button that has two options "Approved" and "Not Approved". Depending on which box is checked it will only display records (Vendors) that are approved or not approved. If no box is checked then I want all vendors to be viewable...
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    Automatic Query for every change in record

    I have a form that keeps tracks of jobs. On the form there is a combo box for customer numbers. Beside the combo box there is a list box that displays the name(s) of the customer with that number. The query attached to the list box works fine, whenever I change the value in the combo box it...
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    Question 2010-Switchboard - RowSourceType error 'FillLstArg'

    I am trying to create a switchboard using access 2010 Switchboard manager. When ever I try to link a switch board item I get teh following error. 'FillLstArg' may not be a valid setting for the RowSourceType property, or there was a compile error in the function. I don't know what a...
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