Access TempVars are like using query parameters.
TempVars seem to be like Session variables for your Access application.
In the past I was using hidden forms to store parameters for my queries, but
TempVars can be useful to do the same thing. I have seen this in use and wanted
to share it with you.
TempVars.Add “LoginID”, 0
TempVars![LoginID] = [Form value]
intLoginID = TempVars!LoginID
If you want to destroy the Tempvar when closing the form or database you
can use TempVars.Remove “LoginID”
Watch it in the video:
You can download the database here:
Click here for the database and the code:
TempVars.accdb
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