Lawrence Mrazek
lmrazek at lcm-res.com
Fri Mar 28 15:32:57 CDT 2008
Which is how this will be used as well! Larry Mrazek LCM Research, Inc. www.lcm-res.com lmrazek at lcm-res.com ph. 314-432-5886 mobile: 314-496-1645 -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Drew Wutka Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 3:14 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] DB Design Question No problem. I have several systems that use this sort of setup. Works pretty well, but I must admit, none of them have an Access Front End, they all use a web front end. Drew -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Lawrence Mrazek Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 3:04 PM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] DB Design Question Thanks Drew: That makes sense; I really appreciate the help. Larry Mrazek LCM Research, Inc. www.lcm-res.com lmrazek at lcm-res.com ph. 314-432-5886 mobile: 314-496-1645 -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Drew Wutka Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:41 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] DB Design Question Make those field types, and in the Field table, add an 'extrainfo' field. If a field is set to radio buttons, have the extra info field be a delimited list of radio button labels, or the name of a lookup list (same with a combo box field type). A lookup system could look like this: tblLookupLists ListID <---AutoNumber ListName tblLookupData ListID ListData Then, in the field table's extra info, either put the name or ID of the lookup list. Drew -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Lawrence Mrazek Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:37 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] DB Design Question Hi All: (I'm just beginning to tackle this today, thanks to all who have responded (Susan H. & Robert S.) I think Drew's approach probably fits this problem the best ... This way I'm not constraining the client, and it will allow them to better manage the data on their own. The only other issue that I face is customizing the data input experience for each specific field ... Basically, what if I need to have a radio group or dropdown list? Larry Mrazek LCM Research, Inc. www.lcm-res.com lmrazek at lcm-res.com ph. 314-432-5886 mobile: 314-496-1645 -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Drew Wutka Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:09 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] DB Design Question I would recommend designing the 'service groups' as a table design in and of itself. The information contained in this transmission is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain II-VI Proprietary and/or II-VI Business Sensitive material. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. You are notified that any review, retransmission, copying, disclosure, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com The information contained in this transmission is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain II-VI Proprietary and/or II-VI Business Sensitive material. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. You are notified that any review, retransmission, copying, disclosure, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com