Adding automated content to existing fields

[Orlan]

We have a database for our recieving department. For each package recieved, a
lot number is assigned and typed in. Now we are looking to automate the lot
number, having an automatic lot number generated and added when a package is
recieved. I can generate the automatic number, but is there any way to do
this and use the existing field? I don't want to disturbe the previous data
for tracking purposes. If I can't figure this out, I will need to add a new
field and searches become more complicated. Any suggestions?

 

[Keith Wilby]

We have a database for our recieving department. For each package
recieved, a
lot number is assigned and typed in. Now we are looking to automate the
lot
number, having an automatic lot number generated and added when a package
is
recieved. I can generate the automatic number, but is there any way to do
this and use the existing field? I don't want to disturbe the previous
data
for tracking purposes. If I can't figure this out, I will need to add a
new
field and searches become more complicated. Any suggestions?

Yes you can use the existing field assuming it contains just numbers. Try
making this your text box's default value (untested):

DMax(Nz([MyField],[tblMyTable],0))+1

Changing the names accordingly to suit.

Keith.
www.keithwilby.co.uk

 

[Clifford Bass via AccessMonster.com]

Hi Orlan,

How about a button on your form that calculates the lot number and
places it into the appropriate field when the button is clicked? When the
package comes in, the user pulls up the record and clicks the button. Make
sure you deal with potential duplicates if the database is used by multiple
users at the same time.

Clifford Bass

 

[Jeff Boyce]

I'm not sure I understand ... you have an existing field that holds your
assigned number. What type of field is that?

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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