>Barbara-
>
>Thanks for the reply. I have been trying to get several things to work but have been unsuccessful. Here is what I have now:
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>1. I defined a cursor called vex_cur with 2 columns (vex_code, vex_desc) in the init event of the form.
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>2. In the combobox I have the following defined:
> - columncount: 2
> - controlsource: vext.vext_code (table where the value will be stored)
> - rowsource: vex_cur
> - rowsourceType: 2- Alias
> - Style: 2-Dropdown list
>
>I cannot get the combobox to drop down in the grid. Also, if the user enters something that is not in the list I will add it to the cursor in the valid event (I assume this is the right way to do it). I am hoping that I can get this figured out and appreciate your help.
>
>Have a good day-
>
Geoff,
Form init event will happen after all controls init event, so your settings will not pick up actual cursor. Therefore you should force the combo after the cursor is available i.e. fire:
Combo.Rowsource="vex_cur"
Combo.Requery
Combo.Refresh