I created a table and created a query from the table. I saved the results into a report. Basically I want to use the same query using different criterias and save the query which will produce the same report with different info based of the query. What am I doing wrong?
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You probrably should create a form and then have the different criteria addressed on the form and then have a button called "Open report" This button would take into consideration the criteria on the form.
As far as "What am I doing wrong" is dependent on what are the results you are getting.
ck1999
As far as "What am I doing wrong" is dependent on what are the results you are getting.
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I thought that if I created the report from the table I could create different queries and from the result of the queries will show up automatically on the report....so I need to create the form from the table first then save the form as a report?
If the report is tied to a table queries do not make a difference.
If the report is tied to a query then changes in the criteria of that query will effect the report.
If you set up a form (switchboard) like I mentioned earlier you use code to change your criteria like a query except once it is working you can select a criteria and press the button vs opening the query and making the changes closing the query and then opening the report.
If you plan on using the different criteria often I would take the few minutes and set up a form.
ck1999
If the report is tied to a query then changes in the criteria of that query will effect the report.
If you set up a form (switchboard) like I mentioned earlier you use code to change your criteria like a query except once it is working you can select a criteria and press the button vs opening the query and making the changes closing the query and then opening the report.
If you plan on using the different criteria often I would take the few minutes and set up a form.
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CK:
I think I understand you. I actually have a switchboard set where I have a main menu of several reports I wantto automate with spreadsheets. I have been able to set up an employee profile using forms to where a new entry can be added at the end for out temp to put in a new employees info. I may need some tips on how to script importing a query into a subform. I think I may need the verbiage to do that. I will use the earlier suggestion and create a form because what I want to do is use the same report with the same design and change the query's criteria to show different data. Thanks for your help so far
I think I understand you. I actually have a switchboard set where I have a main menu of several reports I wantto automate with spreadsheets. I have been able to set up an employee profile using forms to where a new entry can be added at the end for out temp to put in a new employees info. I may need some tips on how to script importing a query into a subform. I think I may need the verbiage to do that. I will use the earlier suggestion and create a form because what I want to do is use the same report with the same design and change the query's criteria to show different data. Thanks for your help so far
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