ACCESS Novice Seeking Form Assistance

[aliup98]

I have recently created a database in Access 2010. I have created a form that populates several tables when saved. This is working properly to save new data to the tables. But when I use the form to search for a record to pull an individual record, the newly saved records are not searchable in the form. I'm sure I am missing something obvious but I have not been able to correct it. Any suggestions?

[June7]

How does one form populate several tables? Is this an unbound form or is it a form/subform arrangement.

[aliup98]

How does one form populate several tables? Is this an unbound form or is it a form/subform arrangement.

This is an unbound form.

[June7]

An unbound form has no records to be searched. Code saves data then code must retrieve data.

Why using an unbound form?

[aliup98]

An unbound form has no records to be searched. Code saves data then code must retrieve data.

Why using an unbound form?

Because I am a Novice, learning as I go. What would you recommend.

[June7]

Recommend bound form. Use Access intrinsic search, filter, navigation tools until you are ready to customize those functions with code.

How are you saving the data entered on unbound form?

[rnodern]

I agree with June7.
If you wish to update multiple tables with one form, an approach may putting multiple (bound) subforms onto your main form. Edit the data source in properties of the sub form to reference a unique ID from the main form. Remember, you need to be careful when addressing fields on another form or control.
It's probably not the best practice way, but say for example, in the context of my main form, i want to address a field on the subform:
[Forms]![frm_Main]![sub_Form]![Control]
for a better description, see:
http://access.mvps.org/access/forms/frm0031.htm