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    alpinegroove is offline Competent Performer
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    Making Fields Required Based on Input in Another Field

    Is it possible to make a number of fields in a form required based on what a user enters in another field on the same form or subform?



    Thank you.

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    I'd use the before update event of the form:

    http://www.baldyweb.com/BeforeUpdate.htm

    First testing the other field, then the optionally required fields if appropriate.
    Paul (wino moderator)
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    alpinegroove is offline Competent Performer
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    Thank you. Good and simple idea.

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    No problem; post back if you get stuck.
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