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    George is offline Competent Performer
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    Joining Queries


    Good Day,

    Can anyone say if it is possible to join 2 queries side by side not - append at the bottom. Basically I want to put 2 tables side by side to compare corresponding values. So I am thinking of reading the values from I table to another row by row. I don't want to store the results permanently, that's why I am considering a query.
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    ssanfu is offline Master of Nothing
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    The simplest way would to make sure that the dB configuration is set to "Overlapping Windows" (FILE/Options/Current Database).
    Then create/open two queries based on the two tables. Arrange them side by side. Be aware that you could fat finger the keys and change values. Be careful.


    Another method would be to have a main form with two sub forms. The sub form record sources would be queries based on the tables. You could disable changes for the forms.


    Hope I understood correctly........

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    Micron is offline Virtually Inert Person
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    Be aware that you could fat finger the keys and change values.
    That can be prevented by setting the Recordset Type property to Snapshot when in design view. What I can't help but wonder is, if 2 tables in the same database contain almost the same data (or at least the same fields) that doesn't sound right.
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    George is offline Competent Performer
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    Thanks Steve. A bit beyond me. I dont understand:
    "Overlapping Windows" (FILE/Options/Current Database).

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    George can you describe again what you are trying to achieve.Perhaps you could use some example to clarify.

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    ssanfu is offline Master of Nothing
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    Quote Originally Posted by George View Post
    Thanks Steve. A bit beyond me. I dont understand:
    "Overlapping Windows" (FILE/Options/Current Database).
    In the menu, click on FILE,
    Then, at the bottom of the dialog, click on OPTIONS.
    In the dialog window, click on CURRENT DATABASE
    Look for an option "Document Window Options"

    You should see the radio button option "Tabbed Documents" selected.
    If you select "Overlapping Documents", you will be able to open multiple documents (tables, queries, forms,...) at the same time and be able to move them where ever you want to see them.

    I never use Tabbed Windows - didn't have tabbed windows in Access 97 or 2000 so overlapping is what I am used to using.


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    George is offline Competent Performer
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    Hi Orange. Thanks for your response.
    Actually the idea of using a form with 2 subforms is good. Because I can compare the two table.

    My original idea like it wasn't a good one. I am still developing the idea, so at this time I am not sure what my final need would be. I would get back to the forum later if I run into trouble.

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