[AccessD] Create parameter that holds the source control?

Hi Sander,

Something like this might do it for you ...

Function ZoomBox (ctl As Control)

    Dim strControlName as String
    Dim strParentName as String

    strControlName = ctl.Name
    strParentName = ctl.Parent.Name

End Function

Michael R. Mattys
MapPoint & Access Dev
www.mattysconsulting.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sad Der" <accessd666 at yahoo.com>
To: "Acces User Group" <accessd at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 4:23 AM
Subject: [AccessD] Create parameter that holds the source control?


> Hi,
>
> I need to create a zoom form.
> E.g.: I've got a textbox that can store let's say 200(+) chars. I don't 
> want to create a textbox that large.
>
> So if the user double clicks on it I want to open a form with a large 
> textfield. The user can type the info in this large textbox and send the 
> data back after pressing ok.
>
> Sounds easy....
>
> I've created a function that does this. However, it's not generic.
> I want add a parameter in wich I store the Form and Control of it's 
> origin.
>
> How do I create a parameter in wich I store the 'source control'?
> This parameter is later used to return the data to the correct control.
>
> Regards,
>
> Sander
>
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