codejockey00
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I have a database that contains a memo field when performing a find on this field the find starts and then I recieve an "Invalid Arguement". Any ideas on what could be causing this?
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Invalid Arguement Message when searching Memo Field
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SmallCraig
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codejockey,
"Memo" fields seem to be quite strange beasts - ever tried to open your table, select the memo field and then try to sort the table on it? Access greys out the sort buttons - it can't be done! I've never tried to do a find on such a field, but I'm guessing yur problem has something to do with the odd nature of "Memo" type fields.
Try generating some SQL via a QBE on the table, and use LIKE with wildcards. I'm certain that this will work - I have a program that has to do a SELECT on a memo field, and it works fine.
I wish you success,
SmallCraig![[upsidedown]](/data/assets/smilies/upsidedown.gif "[upsidedown] [upsidedown]")
"Memo" fields seem to be quite strange beasts - ever tried to open your table, select the memo field and then try to sort the table on it? Access greys out the sort buttons - it can't be done! I've never tried to do a find on such a field, but I'm guessing yur problem has something to do with the odd nature of "Memo" type fields.
Try generating some SQL via a QBE on the table, and use LIKE with wildcards. I'm certain that this will work - I have a program that has to do a SELECT on a memo field, and it works fine.
I wish you success,
SmallCraig
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