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docmd.close not working?

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Location: Hull,UK
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#1: Jan 14 '09
Hi gang,

i have yet another curious question for the panel...

i have a userform that seems to be disobeying the

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  1. docmd.close acform, "FormName"
i give it, either on a button or in a function sub/ the code "runs" without error but the form sits there defiantly...

anyone got any ideas?!
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Location: Maryland
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#2: Jan 14 '09

re: docmd.close not working?

I do this all the time when I copy a form and forget to change the name of the form in the code.
Just the first thing that comes to mind.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hull,UK
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#3: Jan 14 '09

re: docmd.close not working?

nope i have the correct form name just dont work

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  1. DoCmd.Close acForm, Screen.ActiveForm.Name, acSaveYes
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just tried the above and that works, but im not sure i like that? i cant understand whats up with it....?
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