[AccessD] Create/Hide Buttons on Form?

Jim,

Yes...I have thought of that...but not as worried yet because I still didn't 
know if I could, or how to create the buttons programatically.  Drop downs 
are out of the question...but maybe I should move to VB.

Thanks,

Mark A. Matte




>From: "Jim DeMarco" <Jdemarco at hudsonhealthplan.org>
>Reply-To: Access Developers discussion and problem 
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>To: "Access Developers discussion and problem solving" 
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>Subject: Re: [AccessD] Create/Hide Buttons on Form?
>Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:44:07 -0500
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>Mark,
>
>Have you thought about what happens when they've created enough new items 
>to exceed your screen space?  Is a drop-down list out of the question for 
>this app?  If this were a VB app you'd have a much easier time creating 
>visual elements dynamically than with Access.
>
>Just some thoughts.
>
>Jim DeMarco
>
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>[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Mark A Matte
>Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:12 PM
>To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com
>Subject: [AccessD] Create/Hide Buttons on Form?
>
>
>Hello All,
>
>I'm attempting an app related to restaurant/bar management in A2K.  The
>dilemma I have is in design.  I want them to have the ability to add new
>products/seats...but I'm not sure the best way to approach this.  For
>instance...if they add a new menu item...I want a new button to appear.
>Should I make a predetermined number of buttons and hide them or should I 
>program the app to create and place a new button when the new value is 
>added
>( if this, suggestions?)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark A. Matte
>
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