Larry,
Thanks for your response.
I really appreciate it.
How about a more simplistic approach like creating a
Word file and attaching as an object?
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Mike Revis - 13 Feb 2008 00:47 GMT
Jasmine,
If you want something "really" simplistic that will merely explain the
fields and functions on a particular form.
Like "Clicking this button will cause your computer to reboot"
Make a copy of an existing form.
Highlight the form name in the database window.
Copy the form.
Paste the form back into the database window with a different name.
Example: Copy form frmMyForm. Paste frmMyFormHelp.
Remove all of the code, recordsource etc from the help form.
Use the ControlTipText to enter the information you want to provide for a
particular field or button etc.
Place a command button on frmMyForm to open frmMyFormHelp.
The user can open the help copy of the form and by mousing over a particular
field see info about that field or button.
I'm not sure about the size limitation for ControlTipText.
You can also use labels on the help form for more extensive explanations but
that gets a little messy.
You can then watch the user try to enter data in the field after reading the
explanation <big grin>
Don't forget to put a close button on the help form.
Good luck
Mike
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Jasmine - 15 Feb 2008 21:31 GMT
Mike,
Will this allow me to document the form as well, so as to give
specific direction
on - How to on the Form?
> Jasmine,
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Mike Revis - 15 Feb 2008 23:38 GMT
Jasmine,
I'm not sure I understand the question.
If by document the help form you mean explain how to use the help form you
could use a label at the top of the help form that says something
like...."Move the mouse pointer over a field to see the instruction for that
field. Click the close button to return to the data entry form"
You can also use hidden labels that only become visible in specific
instances like mouseover something but this will drive you crazy trying to
implement.
If that's not what you mean please explain further.
Mike
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Larry Daugherty - 13 Feb 2008 06:35 GMT
Attaching a Word file to do what? It kinda sounds like a non-starter.
Think through why you're considering a Help file. If it's to help the
user of your application then consider what a tough job that can be.
Many users won't read ebook type help files. They just want to know
what they want right now. If you are not presenting context sensitive
help files then liberal use of the Status Bar and Control Tip Text can
combine to provide some help in context.
HTH

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Tony Toews [MVP] - 14 Feb 2008 03:22 GMT
>How about a more simplistic approach like creating a
>Word file and attaching as an object?
Why not just create a table in your FE with a memo field. For each of
your questions or help pages put that text in a new record with a memo
field. Create a form which displays that memo field.
Next to something on a form or menu that you want to document place a
command button with a question mark image. Then in that VBA code
behind the command button open the above form.
Not fancy but it works.
Tony

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Jasmine - 15 Feb 2008 21:37 GMT
Thank you all for your input.
Really appreciated all the suggestions.
Make it functional , but make it simple is my motto.
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> Tony