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parameter problem in Access 2007 reports?

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I have something interesting...looking to see if anyone else has came across this.

I have a query with parameter [From Date] and [To Date] and the query works beautifully every time. However, when I use the wizard to build a report, at the end of the wizard the report opens beautifully, asks for the 2 parameters, and displays results. Beautiful. Then, after closing the report and re-opening, the report promts me for a third, unwanted parameter. [See the thread: http://bytes.com/topic/access/answer...xtra-parameter.] (Don't get lost in all the technical stuff...at the end of the thread we discovered it's somethign different between Access 03 and Access 07. It seems was set up right to begin with (as far as we could tell.))An expert from Bytes tried to help me using Access 2003. He said he couldn't make the third parameter box come up. I tried it in 2003 and it indeed worked properly for me too. But in 2007, it still asks for this silly parameter. I have built the report at least 10 times and every time it does the exact same thing. I'm a beginner so go easy with the tech lingo. :-)
PS. My company is using 2007 optionally and saving files in 03 format so things are compatible with people who haven't upgraded.

If you pull up my DB from the linked thread, the report with the problem is rptHOTSTICK_FAILURE_BY_DATE. The first two parameters can handle "1/1/09" and "10/10/09." The query it comes from is HOTSTICK_FAILURE_BY_DATE Query.

Has anyone else had this problem and does anyone know a remedy?

Thanks in advance. Danica
Oct 21 '09 #1

✓ answered by ChipR

Found it. Your report has the property Order By set to "Date_Entered". It should be removed.
I'm guessing this is the result of the wizard not capturing the whole query field name after the spaces, but haven't tested.

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NeoPa
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We don't have too many Access 2007 experts here I'm afraid Danica. I will post a link in our Experts area to see if anyone can help.

I will also edit your question to refer to a "third, unwanted parameter" instead of query.

I've done both now. Let's see what turns up :)
Oct 21 '09 #2
ChipR
1,287 Expert 1GB
Found it. Your report has the property Order By set to "Date_Entered". It should be removed.
I'm guessing this is the result of the wizard not capturing the whole query field name after the spaces, but haven't tested.
Oct 22 '09 #3
DanicaDear
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I stumbled across the solution to this problem. In my Properties table, the third parameter I have been getting was listed in the OrderBy section. I removed this and my problem was solved. (I really don't know how it got there but let's be sure it's something silly I did.) I'm just glad I fixed it. Today is a very happy day!
Oct 29 '09 #4
ChipR
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Seriously? Why do I bother posting.
Oct 29 '09 #5
DanicaDear
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Oh, dear. It looks like I missed your post! I'm SO sorry!
Oct 29 '09 #6
ajalwaysus
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@ChipR
Hey I appreciate your posts ChipR, I have yet to use Office 2007 and will probably lean on your knowledge heavily when that dreaded day comes. =P

-AJ
Oct 29 '09 #7
DanicaDear
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I appreciate it too, ChipR. You gave me a simple, one-sentence hint on another post that opened up a whole new world for me. I have solved several problems from it. Your service to me is not unrecognized!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

(Has anyone ever felt really, REALLY dumb and about 1 inch tall?) LOL.
Oct 29 '09 #8
ADezii
8,834 Expert 8TB
@ChipR
You are my Access 2007 Hero also, ChipR - hang in there!
Oct 29 '09 #9

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