is this possible?

I am want to use a Input box to set the WHERE clause in a SQL statement I tried using for example:
strSQL="SELECT * from SHAPES WHERE color =Search$" but it will not recognise the value in Search$ is this possible or is there any easier way to do this .When I run in debug mode the Search$ contains the value I want but not when I add it to the sql

Mike

You have the right " in the wrong spot.

try this:

strSQL="SELECT * from SHAPES WHERE color = '" & Search$ & "'"


You will also need the ' before and after your variable if it is a string.

You can do any string formatting you like, eg sometimes you don't want a WHERE statement at all so...

Code:

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Dim SQLStr as String
Dim WhereStr as String

If cboBox.text = "Sydney" then
    WhereStr = " where city = 'Sydney'"
ElseIf cboBox.text = "New York" then
    WhereStr = " where city = 'New York'"
Else
    WhereStr = ""
End If

SQLStr = "Select * from MyDB(Nolock)" & WhereStr

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