hierarchical list

[CuriousMark]

My medical database incorporates all the ICD-9 (diagnosis) and CPT
(procedure) codes for the user to choose from and associate with individual
patients. Each list is thousands long and is organized based on a hierarchy
(chapter, section, subsection, etc.) I am trying to figure out a way for the
user to see the list displayed in an expandable format so that it is easier
to search.

I would like for the list to model file navigation, in which folders can be
opened to see subfolders and files by clicking on the "+" next to the folder
name. For example, the first list should show the chapter titles, each with a
"+" sign next to them. Click on the "+" and the sections within that chapter
are displayed, each with its own "+", etc., until the user sees the list of
codes with their descriptions. I don't want to use subdatasheets for this,
even though it already has the "+" functionality, because it comes with alot
of extraneous information, such as field name.

Any suggestions?

CM

 

[Rod Plastow]

Mark,

You need to read up on the TreeView control. Here's Microsoft's link

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cmctl198/html/vbobjtreeview.asp

Here's another site

http://home.bendbroadband.com/conradsystems/accessjunkie/treeview.html

Regards,

Rod