Hello everyone, I am trying to develop a database that will be integrated with a schematic capture program used for designing printed circuit boards. Each of the component queries (Capacitors etc.) will be accessed from the schematic capture program. I am hesitant to move on with the project. I am very green when it comes to databases. I was hoping that someone could maybe take a look at the attached diagram and let me know if I am headed in the right direction or not. I am wondering if there is a better way to approch this project. There are approximately 40,000 rows of data in each of the tables that I am linking to from the query. These tables cannot be changed and are read only. The same primary key exists in each table. I have heard that it's better to work with tables than with queries. I would like to have a table to replace the query that is in the middle of the block diagram but I don't know how to do this. Since I am pulling data from four different tables, I feel that I need to do a query. I want to be able to enter new properties or fields for the records using the form but I want to be able to enter the data in table view also. I am assuming that I can add columns to a query and manually add data to the columns in table format view or via the form. If I eliminate the middle query that is in the block diagram and query against the linked tables, will I be able to use one form to add/edit new fields in the component queries? I am concerned about lag time. This database will be put onto a DNS server for a group in the UK to use. I am located in the United States. Sorry for rambling on...any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Roger
Thank you,
Roger