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Hello, all,

Why, when I create a main switchboard for my database,
can I not see the default labels and buttons in design
view of the switchboard form, but if I create my own,
they show up nicely? Is this because the default items
are only editable thru the switchboard manager?
Also, why isn't 'run query' available as an option to run
from the switchboard? Do I need to set up a macro to run
the query?

Thanx,

Rip
 
Hello, all,

Why, when I create a main switchboard for my database,
can I not see the default labels and buttons in design
view of the switchboard form, but if I create my own,
they show up nicely? Is this because the default items
are only editable thru the switchboard manager?
Also, why isn't 'run query' available as an option to run
from the switchboard? Do I need to set up a macro to run
the query?

Thanx,

Rip
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The actual text of the labels is set by code when the switchboard is
opened (in the FillOptions sub procedure), so in Design View there is
nothing to see, but you should see the 8 blank labels and the 8
buttons.

The Switchboard manager does not support OpenQuery.
Create a macro or code to open the query, and set one of the
switchboard commands (using the Manager) to run the Macro/Code.

Your best long-run switchboard is one you create yourself, using
command buttons on an unbound form. You'll have better control over
appearance and functionality. Maintenance will be much easier.
Good luck.
 
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