Making lookup tables on a simple database.

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jmerrin
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Making lookup tables on a simple database.

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I'm trying to create a simple-ish database where I can catalog the contents of books. I am a bit stuck right now trying to create dropdown lookup menus - I have a list of book titles and just want to select from these on the form view when I enter the information for each page. But despite a couple of hours research I can't get this to happen. Could anyone give me a pointer as to where I can do this? I can answer any further questions.
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eremmel
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Re: Making lookup tables on a simple database.

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Did you look through the Base tutorial section?

The listbox pattern is so common, you will find it in many examples. Also a good starting point are the youtube videos of The Frugal Computer Guy. Start with his Base series.
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