Originally Posted by
Micron
The reason for trying to dissuade someone from using multiple forms for one purpose is partly because of the problems they present, which is why you're here.
I have to agree with you on this one :-)
However, from my point of view I'm trying to do the opposite - to use a single "destination" form for multiple purposes.
The multiple forms you mentioned are only for the criteria input, and this is instead of using a single form for criteria and subform for the data.
I chose this path because the form that's showing the data is basically the same form I need for other tasks too, that aren't exactly related to showing filtered records.
For example, I want to also make it list only records that are missing some data, or to be able to add new records.
I know this can all be done in a single form, but it doesn't look right to me, basically in terms of gui design
(although after your and Ranman replies I'm starting to think that maybe what I'm used to may not be right).