Skip pattern based on text box value

[laeldo]

Hi, I have a text control. People will be typing either words or
numbers into it. If they type 99 I want to skip down several
questions. Here's the condition for my macro:

[Forms]![frmFB213]![FB215]=99

The action is 'Go to control' and the control name points to question
FB229. I've put my macro in the AfterUpdate section, but nothing is
happening. I'm suspecting this is because the answer is free-text. All
my skip patterns based on combo boxes are working well. I've tried
putting single and double quotes around the 99, I've tried using the
"Like" feature with 99 in and not in quotes. Can anyone tell me what
I'm missing? Thanks so much!

 

[Jeff Boyce]

What is the data type of the field underlying that control on the form?

Are you saying that you have one control per question? If so, what happens
when you add/remove a question? Doesn't that require you to modify all your
forms, queries, etc.?

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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[sandypeter111]

What is the data type of the field underlying that control on the form?

Are you saying that you have one control per question? If so, wha
happens
when you add/remove a question? Doesn't that require you to modify al
your
forms, queries, etc.?

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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Disclaimer: This author may have received products and service
mentioned
in this post. Mention and/or description of a product or service herein
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Any code or pseudocode included in this post is offered "as is", wit
no
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"laeldo" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message
Hi, I have a text control. People will be typing either words or
numbers into it. If they type 99 I want to skip down several
questions. Here's the condition for my macro:

[Forms]![frmFB213]![FB215]=99

The action is 'Go to control' and the control name points to question
FB229. I've put my macro in the AfterUpdate section, but nothing is
happening. I'm suspecting this is because the answer is free-text. All
my skip patterns based on combo boxes are working well. I've tried
putting single and double quotes around the 99, I've tried using the
"Like" feature with 99 in and not in quotes. Can anyone tell me what
I'm missing? Thanks so much!
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[laeldo]

Hi Jeff,

The data type under the control is Text. This project is for data
entry for a large questionnaire. So each question on the questionnaire
has a control on the form for an answer. If I need to add questions it
doesn't screw up the numbers because they are already assigned on the
paper questionnaire. If I need space for another answer because the
respondent checked two boxes instead of just one, the question becomes
210a, 210b, etc. Is that what you're asking? Thanks!

 

[Jeff Boyce]

Not sure how this responds to the original poster's request...

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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What is the data type of the field underlying that control on the form?

Are you saying that you have one control per question? If so, what
happens
when you add/remove a question? Doesn't that require you to modify all
your
forms, queries, etc.?

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

--
Disclaimer: This author may have received products and services
mentioned
in this post. Mention and/or description of a product or service herein
does not constitute endorsement thereof.

Any code or pseudocode included in this post is offered "as is", with
no
guarantee as to suitability.

You can thank the FTC of the USA for making this disclaimer
possible/necessary.

"laeldo" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message
Hi, I have a text control. People will be typing either words or
numbers into it. If they type 99 I want to skip down several
questions. Here's the condition for my macro:

[Forms]![frmFB213]![FB215]=99

The action is 'Go to control' and the control name points to question
FB229. I've put my macro in the AfterUpdate section, but nothing is
happening. I'm suspecting this is because the answer is free-text. All
my skip patterns based on combo boxes are working well. I've tried
putting single and double quotes around the 99, I've tried using the
"Like" feature with 99 in and not in quotes. Can anyone tell me what
I'm missing? Thanks so much!
-

The aim is to fix problems and all concerns as to who makes the hardware
or software. Expect more. IT support Los Angeles and small business
consulting offers premier small business computer consulting and managed
IT services paired with easy access to computer sales and order
management via online computer stores and help centers.

=====================
*'Project Management Software' (http://www.project-drive.net/)*

 

[Jeff Boyce]

Nope, I was trying to imagine modifying the form every time I needed a new
question.

Consider looking into the more normalized survey/questionnaire design
offered by Duane H.:

http://www.rogersaccesslibrary.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3


Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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[laeldo]

The design of my database aside, all I want to know is whether Access
can recognize a particular free-text response and act accordingly. Do
I need quotes, should I use the "Like" feature, etc?

 

[laeldo]

The design of my database aside, all I want to know is whether Access
can recognize a particular free-text response and act accordingly. Do
I need quotes, should I use the "Like" feature, etc?

 

[Jeff Boyce]

The design of your database isn't an "aside".

"How" depends on "what" ... and the "what" is the design of your database.
It all starts with the data!

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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