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    Adding a single new record using multiple forms

    I want to create a database that will add new records individually but there are so many attributes that I needed to use 5 different forms rather than one very large form. I am having trouble having the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th forms add the new values to the existing row.



    Right now I have an EMPLOYEE table where a new employee is added. The next forms all add information but I need them to update the existing row using the unique ID number that an AutoNumber.

    I want the second form to access the record that was created with my first form. Can I have an Update Query that automatically edits the most recent record added?

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    Well, you can use this technique to open the second form to the same record:

    BaldyWeb wherecondition

    But personally I'd probably use a tab control on a single form to organize the fields into logical groups. That way you only have one form to maintain.
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    I have about 70 attributes in the table and I was having trouble keeping everything straight with my append query. With 70 attributes you would still use a single form and one query?

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    Don't see why not, though 70 makes me wonder about normalization issues. You're using unbound forms?
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    Mostly combo boxes

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    The thread is marked solved; does that mean you've got it sorted out?
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    Yeah I went back to using one form but I was extra careful with the expression builder

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