I am using Access 2013 on Windows 8
After receiving info on the below linked thread, I have found myself with a new dilemma.
http://bytes.com/topic/access/answer...n-table-levels
I was advised it might be best to merge the history table in with the progress table.
I am running into issues with merging and I am hoping there may be some other options that I don't know about.
My database has several required levels to go through prior to arriving in an In Progress Table. Each level has required data including the foreign key to the level above it.
After the progress is complete, a history table is appended. If I merge the two tables I will need to:
1- Store unneeded progress info permanently in 4 tables
2- Create fake data so that the history records can be entered into the progress table.
3- Create fake data for new records that do not need to go through the progress stage.
Basically, I will be creating and storing a lot of data that I do not need and that is not real.
I understand the benefits of eliminating a history table and I am trying to find an alternative.
I could use some advice please.
Example:
zmbd signs up for a Beginner Scuba Course
I need to record the data for - course >> Option for completion >> scheduled course >> session dates >> progress >> completed (appended to history)
ADezii signs up for a rescue class
I record his pre-req courses that he took from one of those PADI instructors ;) directly into history.
Then I use the scheduling process for the rescue class.
It wastes time to schedule an entire course just to record a date and cert name.