Query Help

[ck1999]

I know a little about querries but not complicated ones.

I have 2 tables

table1
masterid1
classes <-- This is a string field with comma seperated values


tblclasses
masterID2
field1
field2 <-- This is a string field that has comma seperated values
a bunch of of other fields that are irrelevant

So what I am trying to do is have a query to gather all the field2 values from tblclasses for each masterID in Field 1.

Example

Table1. (1 row of data)
Masterid1 = 1000
classes = Math, PE, Science, English,

tblclasses (1 row of data)
field1 = math
field2 = algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics

next row
field 1 = English
field 2 = american lit, british lit, grammer, essay


The query or code will generate something to the effect of

Where masterid1= 1000
str = algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, american lit, british lit, grammer, essay

Any ideas?


I am using vb2008 to connect to a access database where the tables are located.

Thanks a lot

Chris

 

[genomon]

Does Master ID1 mean the same thing as Master ID2?

Beir bua agus beannacht!

 

[dhookom]

Is there any way you could correct your table structures to be normalized? Where is Master ID2?

Also consider using TGML to format your posts so they are more readable:

Table1. (1 row of data)
[pre]Masterid1 classes
1000 Math, PE, Science, English,[/pre]

tblclasses
[pre]field1 field2
math algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics
English american lit, british lit, grammer, essay
[/pre]

Duane
Hook'D on Access
MS Access MVP

 

[ck1999]

Thanks for the responses. I know how to use the code buttons but will look at how to use the Tgml for tables.

MasterID1 and MasterID2 are autonumber for each table.

 

[dhookom]

I used the Pre TGML tag to format the table. If masterID1 and 2 are both autonumbers, I can't see how they can stay in synch unless they are not related.

Duane
Hook'D on Access
MS Access MVP

 

[ck1999]

Duane,

I do not understand your response.


I want to return all field2 values in table2, if field1 in table2 is contained in the classes field of table1.
The classes field is a comma separated values field


The autonumbers are irrelevant, except using for a where statement


Chris

 

[dhookom]

Do you have a table of all unique classes? Or are you considering normalizing your tables like suggested?

Duane
Hook'D on Access
MS Access MVP

 

[PHV]

Have a look here:

http://r937.com/relational.html

Hope This Helps, PH.
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