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    How to get a bound field (auto) index in a modify form to allow entry.

    Hi. I have a table with an auto increment field. I have created data entry forms no problem. I am now creating a form to modify the other fields in the table. The table field (auto) has no limiting factors. I create a form using the wizard. No changes at all. The index field (auto) will not allow any entry. It sits on 1 showing the correct data in the other fields. The record controls down below change the record ok but I can not type in the field. This is essential. I tried throwing together a simple form manually, same result. This field in a text box is bound to the field.




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    Cannot do entry/edit of autonumber data type. Why would you want to?
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    I don't want edit it, I want to use it to enter the record to edit.

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    You want to find an existing record? Apply filter criteria or navigate to record. Can use intrinsic filter tools on ribbon or more complex but user-friendly setups that involve code (macro or VBA). Controls used to input filter criteria must be UNBOUND. Review http://allenbrowne.com/ser-62.html
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    Sounds like it might be a split or main form/subform design
    The record controls down below change the record ok

    your recordset may be locked or uneditable. Is the form bound to a table or query? If query is the query editable if you open it?
    but I can not type in the field

    Don't create a form to create records then another one to edit the same records. Use the same form for both purposes.
    I have created data entry forms no problem. I am now creating a form to modify the other fields in the table.
    If you can post a zipped copy of the db it will answer a whole lot of questions.
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    I don't want edit it, I want to use it to enter the record to edit.
    Sounds like you are you using this to select a record? if so, the control should be unbound (controlsource is blank) and you would have a bit of code in the after update event or a button click event to use the entry to select the appropriate record.

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