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    Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    I am trying to create a form of database on Excel for Mac. I don't have a clue how to do this, or even if its possible, but I thought if there was a way, here was the best place to find it.

    I am creating a list of members for a Scuba Diving Club. The idea being that there is one row (which effectively just acts as a toolbar) within the sheet, containing dropdown boxes, and text boxes. The user can then use the dropdown boxes and text boxes to enter in the details of the member, then press the 'Add to Database' button, and the information filled in, would then appear in the list of records below, and the 'toolbar' would be cleared, for another person to be added. I also need the code to give each 'entry' into the records a 'Member ID' which will obviously start at '1' and keep going up infinitely, adding 1 to the number each time.

    Also, If possible, each 'entry' would be given a little 'Delete Member' button to the right of the entry, which would appear as an entry was added, and clicking this button would delete that row.

    I know this all sounds very confusing, so to help I have attached a copy of the sheet, so feel free to do what you want to, and if you are able to find a solution, send a copy of it back, and I would be endlessly grateful!

    If anyone is able to help me, I would not be able to thank you enough.

    Thanks in Advance.
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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Hi,

    Is there any reason for the "toolbar" approach you have in the attachment rather than creating dropdowns in the rows themselves?
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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    I guess not, It is preferable, because it works best with what I plan to do with the data. The only reason I would rather not create the drop downs in the rows themselves, is that I need the data to be actually fixed within the cells, so when I export the data, it shows up as if I had typed the data in myself.

    However if this is not possible, it will have to be the back up plan. Do you think its possible to do what I had in mind?

    Thanks Again.

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Oh it's possible and without too much effort. The only thing I'm not sure about is the "delete buttons".
    I think that having buttons to do that would be over complicating something that is easy enough to do by just deleting a row in the usual manner.
    Are they a necessity?

    Also, are the merged cells a necessity for what you plan to do with the data?
    They also just make things more difficult than they need to.
    i.e. the "Type of Member" cell spans 5 columns rather than just one wide column.

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    I agree with you about the delete buttons, I can do that by just deleting the row , and if its over complicating matters, then forget about the delete button.

    Also, no, the merged cells do not have to be merged, and could instead be widened, the only reason they are merged and not widened, is because I was worried it would mess with the title and image cells at the top of the sheet, if you can find a way of un-mergeing them, and keeping the title cells and the image, then thats fine by me.

    Thanks Again

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Have a look at the attached, but keep in mind I am FAR from expert in the art of writing VBA so I'm sure there's some clever soul out there that will be cringing at my attempt.

    Seems to do what I think you're after though...
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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Does the Job Perfectly, Thank you very much!

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    No problem

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    One quick question though, is it possible to include the formula to assign each 'entry' a 'Member ID' that is just one number above the member before, starting at 1? Also, can I change the gender values from 'M' & 'F' to 'Male' and 'Female'?

    Thanks Again

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    Sorry, tell me to shut up if your getting fed up with all my questions! Also, is it possible to have the cell borders as shown in my example I attached to the first post, and these extending as a Member is added?

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Errrm... Yes, all of that's possible. Leave it with me. Got to go feed the kids but will sort it as soon as I'm done.

    Do you want there to be no borders until that row is filled out?

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Thank you, your help is much appreciated. Just so you know, I have already sorted the Male and Female Tag Problem myself, so its just the other two things, if possible.

    And yes, that would be preferable...

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    How's this?
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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Perfect. Thank you very much for all of your time, effort, and expertise! Much Appreciated!

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    I think calling it 'expertise' may be pushing it a little.. especially when it comes to VBA. But I'm glad it works for you.

    I fancy going scuba diving now

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    Re: Creating a Record Entry Bar - Possible?

    Well, your VBA knowledge is definitely far superior to mine! Haha, well, I'm sure by now you are pretty familiar with the membership costs!

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