How To Create Error Messages In Access
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Delicious Digg Pinterest Stumbleupon Google Plus This information is also available as a PDF download. When capturing and handling errors, you probably think of the Err object, which stores information about the current run-time error. If a form or report encounters an error, you'll find the information you need in an event — the object's Error event to be exact. By default, Access handles action errors without any help from you. On occasion, you might find you acdataerrcontinue want a little more control. When that's the case, take matters into your own hands by usurping the object's Error event. About the Error event Both forms and reports sometimes generate action errors, such as trying to delete a record protected by referential integrity or trying to add a new record without filling in required fields. When this happens, Access displays a predefined warning message that's usually adequate. But if you prefer, you can take charge of the event and force it to do the following: Inhibit the internal message Display a custom message Redirect the application's flow Using the Error event A common form error occurs when you try to save a new record without filling in all required fields (required at the table level). Figure A shows how Access handles this error in a simple form based on the Customers table in Northwind (the sample database that comes with Access). Figure A In this case, the default message is sufficient. In fact, most are. So you probably won't use this event to change the message. Generally, you'll use it to redirect the flow, changing what happens after the Error event occurs. The Error event uses the following syntax: Private Sub object_Error(DataErr As Integer, Response As Integer) End Sub where object is the name of the Form or Report object, DataErr is the error code that identifies the current action
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Microsoft Access Error Messages Replacing a Standard Microsoft Access Error Message with a Custom Error Message When ms access message box creating Microsoft Access Forms for your database application, there are many times when you may come across error messages when user interaction takes place. Some of the error messages in http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/how-do-i/how-do-i-add-custom-error-handling-to-my-access-forms-and-reports/ Microsoft Access may appear completely by surprise or at other times you may intend to have a specific error occur. Some of the standard error messages in Microsoft Access are not extremely user friendly, therefore it is wise if you can intercept these error messages and replace the standard Microsoft Access error message with a custom error message that http://www.databasedev.co.uk/custom-error-message.html will be easily understandable by your database application users. If you expect that a common error may be encountered in one of your Microsoft Access forms, then displaying an error message that displays the error and advises the user what is required to fix the problem will ensure that the database is much more user friendly. Here we will deal with how to replace the standard Microsoft Access message with one that you have created, which will respond to an error that the user makes in a form. This example will deal with ensuring that the user enters information in to a field or fields where the information has been specified as required data. We need to ensure that the event occurs when the users leaves the required field blank. Initially, we need to find out what error event occurs when we leave a required field blank in the form. To do this we need to cause the error to occur to find out the error number so that we can use this later o
Community Links Social Groups Pictures & Albums Members List Calendar Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Thanked Posts Go to Page... Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes 08-04-2008, 08:36 AM http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=154318 #1 Steve_T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Create a custom "Error message box" Hello all, I am new to Access but with that i side i want to learn. I have created a Database that collates defects. The Primary key is called "DefectID" which takes its number from a defect form that is never repeated. Unfortunately ever so often a person will try and error message input the same defect twice, it goes without saying this would not be allowed as it is set it not allow duplicate entries. My question is, is there a way to create my own message box to pop up when this is attempted? Steve_T View Public Profile Find More Posts by Steve_T 08-04-2008, 08:42 AM #2 NigelShaw Newly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Leicester UK Posts: 1,560 how to create Thanks: 8 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts Hi, if there is an error when the second defect form is opened, then cant you error trap it? is it error trapped? you can have your own customised error message with error trapping then, your program doesnt give you the debug option. NS NigelShaw View Public Profile Visit NigelShaw's homepage! Find More Posts by NigelShaw 08-04-2008, 08:47 AM #3 Steve_T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hi, Sorry i dont understand what you mean, as i said i am new to Access. When someone tries to input a already known DefectID a system generated message box pop's up and will not not allow you to save the record. Steve_T View Public Profile Find More Posts by Steve_T 08-04-2008, 11:20 AM #4 NigelShaw Newly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Leicester UK Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 8 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts Hi, sorry, i slightly mi-understood your post. to be sure i am clear- you have a table that collates defectID from another form. sometimes, a user tries to enter a defect that is already in the list and you get a message to say you cannot enter the record? if