Parameter Query Using A custom form

[NoviceAccessUser-Melanie]

I've read all of the questions and answers on the use of a custom form to set
the criteria for a parameter query. I sounds simple but when I try to run my
query, I still get the standard dialog box and not the custom form that I
specify in my criteria. Please correct me if I'm wrong but can't I click on
the query and expect the custom form to appear and then I could select from a
list, click ok and view the results in datasheet format. Am I missing a piece
of code to put this all together? Is this how it's supposed to work? Please
help.

 

[Jerry Whittle]

You are going about it bass-ackwards. Open the form; enter data into the text
box reference in the query parameter; then push a button on the form to run
the query.

You can minimize the form or even make the form invisible, but it must stay
open.

 

[NoviceAccessUser-Melanie]

Thanks!! I have it all straight now. I was trying to open the form by opening
the query.