>> i have a data base that records of complaints and i need to keep all
>> inputted data even if a record is deleted
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>> is this possible
A better approach is never to allow deletions from the main table in the
first place. Instead, have a Deleted flag (a yes/no field) in the table,
and set that flag to yes/true wherever you would normally have deleted a
record. Use a query that returns only the records where Deleted=False
everywhere you would normally use the original table. Any time you need to
see all records, deleted or not, use the table itself or a query that
doesn't apply the Deleted=False criterion. And if you need to find only the
"deleted" records, use a query with the criterion, Deleted=True.

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smason - 14 Jan 2008 13:19 GMT
excellent point
will use that ! thanks for your help!
> >> i have a data base that records of complaints and i need to keep all
> >> inputted data even if a record is deleted
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> doesn't apply the Deleted=False criterion. And if you need to find only the
> "deleted" records, use a query with the criterion, Deleted=True.