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    Lux770 is offline Novice
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    Subform shows as continuous in design mode but as datasheet in form mode??

    Hi all,
    I have designed a subform within a unique form. The subform has been
    designed as a continous form and sure enough, when I load it
    independantly, it shows as continuous.
    The issue is that when I load the main form, the subform appears as a
    datasheet!?
    The subform properties includes the default display property when
    loaded independantly, but not when loaded within the main form.
    Maybe I should also mention that when I open the main form in design
    mode, the subform area appears totally blank. To make design changes
    to the subform, I have to open it as an independant form.
    Does anyone have a clue??
    Many thanks!

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    check the "source object" property. does it start with ''table.''?? If it does, than its not truly a subform, but rather an embedded table.

    Also, If it does, you can only view that in datasheet, because it's really a table anyway.

    I'm 99% certain that's the problem. If it is, make a form from that table and drag and drop that on the main instead of what you have now.

    the most common cause is selecting the wrong source, or literally dragging and dropping the table object onto the main while its in design.

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    Lux770 is offline Novice
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    ajetrumpet, you're a life saver!
    Thanks a lot, you solved my problem!

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    Excellent! How about using the Thread tools and marking this thread as Solved?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lux770 View Post
    ajetrumpet, you're a life saver!
    Thanks a lot, you solved my problem!
    Nifty-O!

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