Filtering fields of table by query

[MarcinM]

Hi!
I am a student and I've just started to work with the MS Access and databases.


I am wondering if it is possible to filter the fields of table and display only specific information from that specific field. For example: The database (*.mdb file) is created automatically by the software (EPLAN Electric). There are columns with filds like "de_DE@Verbindungsleitung;pl_PL@Kabel laczacy;en_EN@Connecting cable;en_US@Connecting cable;" But I would like to display in query/table filed only text starting from "en_EN@*" or "??_??@*" or display nothing...

I know that it is possible to display only rows which contain this text, but how can I get rid of fields from unwanted words...?

I would be very gratefull if you explain me that..

Best regards,

Marcin

P.S. I cannot change original table of database because the parent-program (EPLAN Electric) will not recognize this database... And additionally data base is updated via EPLAN so every new field should be filtered in this way...

[ranman256]

in a continuous form, in a filter textbox, txtFilter
on the AFTERUPDATE() event of the text box, start the filter:

me.filter = "LIKE " & txtFiler & "*"
or
me.filter = "LIKE *" & txtFiler & "*"
me.FilterON = true

[MarcinM]

in a continuous form, in a filter textbox, txtFilter
on the AFTERUPDATE() event of the text box, start the filter:

me.filter = "LIKE " & txtFiler & "*"
or
me.filter = "LIKE *" & txtFiler & "*"
me.FilterON = true

First of all thank You a lot for Your fast reply!
I don't know VBA language, so I am wondering if You could explain me, what for is every line of code... Because I am not sure if it would work properly (I don't see any 'text formula/pattern' that should be omitted before displaying text from the source table...

[orange]

It seems that you have very little experience with database or Access or programming constructs. Here is a link to search information, but you really need to get some understanding of database and Access basics.

You could try youtube tutorials, but some formal training would simplify/streamline your learning.

[MarcinM]

Yes I've just started to work with the MS Access...


I've asked for explanation of the code because I think it does some filtering but not what I need to do...
I need to display in continuous form fields from a table but In each of them I need to omit text starting with: "??_??@" or "de_DE@" and ending with a colon ";" and display the rest of symbols...


I really don't know if it is possible or not, so if You could give me some clues I'd be very grateful...

Best regards,

Marcin

P.S.
Maybe You can just suggest me some functions which are able to omit displayed text without any changes in original table...
Thanks again for replies!

[June7]

Some more tutorials:
http://holowczak.com/programming-con...l-programmers/
http://www.access-vba.net/introducti...ccess-vba.html

You need string manipulation functions - Left, Right, Mid, InStr, InStrRev, Len, Replace, Split.

So if you always want to drop the first 6 characters and the ending ";", try:

Replace(Mid([fieldname], 7), ";", "")

This assumes there is only one ; in the value. Consistency is critical when parsing strings. Any variation in the string structure will complicate.

[MarcinM]

You need string manipulation functions - Left, Right, Mid, InStr, InStrRev, Len, Replace, Split.

So if you always want to drop the first 6 characters and the ending ";", try:

Replace(Mid([fieldname], 7), ";", "")

This assumes there is only one ; in the value. Consistency is critical when parsing strings. Any variation in the string structure will complicate.

I would like to ask where I should made this Replace or other string manipulations function to only display what I want:


I should change the original field with that function or
I should save the result in other tab/variable to be able to display it in my form (in ex. in my query) or
I can do the filtering just before the displaying in a form... in text field, before actualization of the form...?

[orange]

Research google/bing/youtube to find tutorials on string manipulation with MSAccess.
There are plenty of tutorials that will lead you through string manipulation.

You can find syntax and examples at techonthenet

[June7]

The expression can be in query or in textbox ControlSource.

[MarcinM]

Thanks Everyone for Your replies!


I've solved my problem...! I had to read more about "string manipulations". If anyone have question in similar issue please see:
https://599cd.com/VideoPlayer/?FN=ht...ring-instr.mp4

Thanks again,

MarinM