auto update subform

[Jackblack1]

Hello All

I have a database set up with a subform. The subform contains a list box attached to a query. What happen is that two people have to data enter ino the database at the same time in different locations. When one person enters the info in the form it should show up on the subform for both users and visa versa. How is it possible for me to have just the subform automatically update, say every 5 seconds. I know I could have it update on click, on move, etc... but I would like it to update if the user is Idle. I don't know how to incorporate the on timer feature if it possible to do. Can anyone give me an example to solve this problem, I have asked many people but no can figure it out.

Thanks

 

[VicRauch]

The form has an event on it's property sheet called "On Timer" Set that property to [Event Procedure], then within the OnTimer event, write the code to refresh the sub-form, and include the list box too.
In the "OnLoad" event of the form that is your sub-form, have a line of code that is: me.timer = 5000. (I believe 5000 is the correct number for every 5 seconds. Test it)

I believe that should do it.
If not, let me know and I'll look at it again.

 

[giacomo]

I have asked many people but no can figure it out

seems to me I figured it out in this post...

hth,
Giacomo

 

[VicRauch]

Jim,
Would have been nice to have known about the other thread. The idea of starting over when someone, Giacomo, was already helping you just is not a real good idea. Giacomo has given you very good help. The problem you are currently having is because you have coded your line incorrectly.
me.formname is not what you need.
me.sub-form-control-name is what you need.
That is why Access is telling you that "formname" is not a method or datamember, because you have the wrong name.