What can be done with a Recordset object?
The Recordset object has built-in functions that allow you to rearrange the order of the data in the result set, search for a specific record based on criteria you provide, and even optimize those search operations using indexes.
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What happens when you add a record to a recordset?
If there is no matching record, the code skips the If statement and continues, without raising an error. When you add a record to a recordset, you can expect that record to become the current record. If that’s your expectation, your code won’t be able to return the expected results because that’s not what happens.
How to avoid VBA recordset errors in Visual Basic?
To avoid this type of error, prioritize the library that your code references the most. In the Visual Basic Editor, choose References from the Tools menu, highlight the main library, and click the up button to place it on top of the other object library. ADO is the main object library of this project.
How to remove a filter from a recordset?
When you know the data you want to select, it’s usually more efficient to open a recordset with an SQL statement that effectively filters the result set, rather than relying on the Filter property. To remove a filter from a recordset, use the adFilterNone constant.
How to avoid errors when using VBA recordset objects?
Another way to avoid this type of error is to use the RecordCount property to count the records as follows: This statement is a bit hit and miss with ADO because some ADO Recordset objects return -1 as the count. Use a static or keyset cursor to return a true record count in an ADO Recordset.
Can a Recordset object represent a MultiValue field?
Access 2007 introduces the multivalued field. That means that, despite what we’ve all been taught, you can now store multiple values in a single field. Whether you decide to use this enhancement is up to you. In fact, DAO and ADO use the Recordset object to represent a multivalued field.