able to create multiple item popup list?

[EndoDoc]

Hi all,

It's been farily easy to have a single combobox value added to a text field. However, what I would really like is to have the combobox open, choose several items from it, and then have all the chosen items added to a text field. Is this possible (and simple) to achieve?
Thanks for any help,
Len

 

[gol4]

You can not use a combo box for multiple selections. Use A list box instead.

But I also want to suggest that adding multiple items to a field is not usually good database design

If you want to use a listbox there are several examples on this site using the keyword search and in the FAQ are or just ask and I can post an example

 

[EndoDoc]

I understand your comment about it not being good database design, but this is simply a memo field for narrative text entry, and the combo (or list) box simply contains common words and phrases that may be entered quickly. The list box would work, but the problem is that it doesn't disappear when you're done with it (the way a combobox does). What I want is something that will pop up, allow me to choose one or more selections, add the selections to a desired control, and then go away when I'm done with it. Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Len

 

[gol4]

me.list1.visible = false

You could make it look just like a combo set a button next to it make it visible or set its height. Just need to be a little creative

That or I'm sure there are several aftermarket OCX controls out there you can purge your budget on