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mrkylep
Why can't this all be simple? Us non programmer types (the people 'Dummy'
books are written for) should be able to easily do this stuff.
My problem with my form appears terribly simple (yet I can't figure out how
to implement the solution): F1 doesn't tell you "how" to do the refresh on
the AfterUpdate property for the combo box.
What I need the combo box to do is easy: I have coded a simple two line
procedure to open an Input box for the user to enter multiple items (all
separated by a semi; colons) which then populates the combo box. That part
works. After I hit Enter the combo box is populated correctly. While the
control still has Focus I can click the down arrow and wholla, the list is
there. "However," as soon as the control looses Focus it doesn't save to the
table unless I click on an item. And then, only that item is saved, not the
entire list.
(1) I need the items to save back to the table. I've read here about the
'refresh' property for the control. But how is that coded? Is this a macro I
need to create or is this done via an event procedure?? Why can't you just
type in "refresh" on the property sheet? That's what it's there for. (that'd
make too much sense)
And (2) I need the first item in the list to display in the combo box after
it is updated. Instead of being left blank. List(0) if that's what it's
called.
Thanks...if this stuff were easier to do you wouldn't need forums, user
groups, knowledge bases, etc. For god's sake, just make it easy. I'm gonna
have to go buy a Dummy book.
books are written for) should be able to easily do this stuff.
My problem with my form appears terribly simple (yet I can't figure out how
to implement the solution): F1 doesn't tell you "how" to do the refresh on
the AfterUpdate property for the combo box.
What I need the combo box to do is easy: I have coded a simple two line
procedure to open an Input box for the user to enter multiple items (all
separated by a semi; colons) which then populates the combo box. That part
works. After I hit Enter the combo box is populated correctly. While the
control still has Focus I can click the down arrow and wholla, the list is
there. "However," as soon as the control looses Focus it doesn't save to the
table unless I click on an item. And then, only that item is saved, not the
entire list.
(1) I need the items to save back to the table. I've read here about the
'refresh' property for the control. But how is that coded? Is this a macro I
need to create or is this done via an event procedure?? Why can't you just
type in "refresh" on the property sheet? That's what it's there for. (that'd
make too much sense)
And (2) I need the first item in the list to display in the combo box after
it is updated. Instead of being left blank. List(0) if that's what it's
called.
Thanks...if this stuff were easier to do you wouldn't need forums, user
groups, knowledge bases, etc. For god's sake, just make it easy. I'm gonna
have to go buy a Dummy book.