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    NickWren is offline Advanced Beginner
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    Need help with database setup


    I am having troubles setting up a database that have multiple test results and multiple facilities. All our data comes from excel spreadsheets that have an indicating name that we call a "Wren ID" = [FacilityAbbreivation] & "-" & Format([FacilitySampleID], "0000") & "-" & [TestAbbreivation] (ex. PL-0001-NT)
    Most test we do are a molecular based PCR test that gives us a numerous results depending on the tests ( NETest = 55, Colon = 8, Multimyloma = 33, Melanoma = 35, Pancreas = 28, ect...). CGA is an ELISA assay based test that we only get a "Wren ID" and a CGA score.
    Each test needs to start off with a new numbering system.
    Code:
    PL-0001-NT - PolandSample1
    PL-0002-NT - PolandSample2
    PL-0003-NT - PolandSample3
    ...
    HOL-0001-NT - HollandSample1
    HOL-0002-NT - HollandSample2
    
    PL-0001-CGA - PolandSample2
    PL-0002-CGA - PolandSample3
    ...
    HOL-0001-CGA - HollandSample2
    
    PL-0001-PC - PolandSample1
    PL-0002-PC - PolandSample3
    ...
    HOL-0001-PC - HollandSample1
    Here is what I have so far... clearly I need help
    TestDatabase.zip

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    vicsaccess is offline Competent Performer
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    Nick, i'm confused on what part you are needing help on. Are you just needing to rename the given file names?

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    ssanfu is offline Master of Nothing
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    I am also confused.

    I looked at your tables - they are set up like a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets are typically short and wide. Databases are typically tall and narrow.
    I reworked your tables and created some forms. Don't know anything about your process, but take a look. Maybe it will help.

    It is still pretty rough. After you get it working manually, you can try to automate adding data using VBA.
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