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  1. 09-07-2019, 01:01 PM #1
    Daccess
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    Save current date when a change to the record is made.


    I want to save the current date in a record's field whenever there is a change to that record.
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  2. 09-07-2019, 01:19 PM #2
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    Use code in form BeforeUpdate event:

    Me!datefield = Date()
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.
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  3. 09-07-2019, 03:13 PM #3
    Daccess
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    Hmmm - as an access beginner I haven’t learned how to write code yet. Thanks for your help.
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  4. 09-07-2019, 03:17 PM #4
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    It would go here:

    http://www.baldyweb.com/FirstVBA.htm
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  5. 09-07-2019, 07:05 PM #5
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    No time like now to learn. In addition to Paul's kick start, here is more https://support.office.com/en-us/art...7-70649e33be4f

    Use macro or VBA. I prefer VBA.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.
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