"Calculating..." message in locked columns

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  • JohnRFeldman
    New Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 2

    #1

    "Calculating..." message in locked columns

    This is a question relating to Access 2000/2002, which the Province of Ontario is still using. I have a query based on a join between an ODBC linked SQL Server table and an Access table. The query-based form, running in datasheet mode only, displays the linked columns as "locked" for informational and sort purposes and allows edits on the columns representing items from the local database. It is a data entry form with no totals or calculations and only allows update.

    All works well except for one issue. When a column from
    one of the linked items is selcted (clicking on the column label), the form's cursor changes to either a down arrow or a cross, that status bar displays the word "calculating... " and the form gets stuck on the column for a minute or more. I assume it is re-querying the linked table. Is there something I can set that will prevent this from happening?
  • MMcCarthy
    Recognized Expert MVP
    • Aug 2006
    • 14387

    #2
    By clicking on the column label you are asking for the data to be sorted by that column. Sortig data is a query and depending on the amount of data it can take a long time.

    Have a look at the insight Example Filtering on a form for some things that may help.

    Mary

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    • JohnRFeldman
      New Member
      • Aug 2010
      • 2

      #3
      Any way to disable that or to make it a question?

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