Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    ndb is offline Novice
    Windows 7 64bit Access 2007
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Posts
    5

    Question How to use parts of one table in multiple tables.

    I have quite a limited knowledge of MS Access (2007).
    My question is; How do you use sections of one table in other tables?

    For example: In tbl_One I input a users Name and Age and then say Weight, Height, BMI, etc.
    Then in tbl_Two it uses the same Name and Age in tbl_1 but has other information such as Job, Skills etc.

    This is not my actual database, however this analogy works, and they must be in separate tables, even though above they could all just be in a single table.



    Thanks in advance,

  2. #2
    pbaldy's Avatar
    pbaldy is offline Who is John Galt?
    Windows XP Access 2007
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Nevada, USA
    Posts
    22,641
    In a properly normalized database, you wouldn't. You'd store the key value from table 1 in table 2, not any of the data. You'd pull them together with a query.
    Paul (wino moderator)
    MS Access MVP 2007-2019
    www.BaldyWeb.com

Please reply to this thread with any new information or opinions.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 06-27-2013, 11:15 PM
  2. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-12-2013, 03:03 PM
  3. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-02-2012, 11:37 AM
  4. Entering multiple parts onto an order form at once...
    By Lincoln in forum Database Design
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-01-2011, 05:28 PM
  5. table design: one big table vs. multiple small tables
    By lstairs in forum Database Design
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-31-2009, 08:46 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Other Forums: Microsoft Office Forums