Multiple queries vs. one query

[shannaj via AccessMonster.com]

I need help. Right now I use three queries with certain criteria in each one
to access three versions of the same format of form. It is kind of a
nuisance right now because if I make a change to the form. I have to change
all three forms as well and now I am using a subform in this as well, which
means I am going to have to be 3 copies as well because of the macro I am
using. What I would like to do is to use one query to access one form to
ease the nuisance of having to change all three forms. I have tried to paste
my criteria on 3 rows in the query, this works fine exept I get the perameter
messages. Is there any way to get away from having perameter messages, or
another way to get this done?

 

[Allen Browne]

Where are these queries headed?

For many situations, you can provide a form with unbound controls where the
user can enter the critiera they wish to use. You then build a filter string
from the controls they used, and apply it as the Fitler for your form, or
the WhereCondition for OpenReport.

Here's a sample database to pull apart and see how this works:
Search form - Handle many optional criteria
at:
http://allenbrowne.com/ser-62.html

 

[shannaj via AccessMonster.com]

Thank you so much, it looks like this is exactly what I am looking for. One
of the problems I am finding is in my code for cmdFilter Click. My first
code is giving me a Compile error: Variable not defined for my strWhere =
strWhere. Is there something I am doing wrong?

Where are these queries headed?

For many situations, you can provide a form with unbound controls where the
user can enter the critiera they wish to use. You then build a filter string
from the controls they used, and apply it as the Fitler for your form, or
the WhereCondition for OpenReport.

Here's a sample database to pull apart and see how this works:
Search form - Handle many optional criteria
at:
http://allenbrowne.com/ser-62.html

I need help. Right now I use three queries with certain criteria in each
one

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messages. Is there any way to get away from having perameter messages, or
another way to get this done?

 

[shannaj via AccessMonster.com]

Nevermind, thank you so much, I figured out what I was doing wrong.

Thank you so much, it looks like this is exactly what I am looking for. One
of the problems I am finding is in my code for cmdFilter Click. My first
code is giving me a Compile error: Variable not defined for my strWhere =
strWhere. Is there something I am doing wrong?

Where are these queries headed?

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