Input mask in source table not in form combo list?

[Guest]

I have a input mask in a field in my source table for a combo box in a form.
The mask is not carrying over in combo list on new records. Old records
show the mask. Recently Access has shut down and created a backup. I have
not used the backup I am using my original. Is it possible my mdb. is
corrupt? Or am I not using the correct mask. What I want to show is this
in the form field. ex. 6-6666L. with a mask of A\-AAAAa. In the new records
the dash is dissapearing.

 

[fredg]

I have a input mask in a field in my source table for a combo box in a form.
The mask is not carrying over in combo list on new records. Old records
show the mask. Recently Access has shut down and created a backup. I have
not used the backup I am using my original. Is it possible my mdb. is
corrupt? Or am I not using the correct mask. What I want to show is this
in the form field. ex. 6-6666L. with a mask of A\-AAAAa. In the new records
the dash is dissapearing.

The dash is disappearing because you haven't told Access to save the
mask with the data.
Change the mask to:
A\-AAAAa;0;
See Access help re:
InputMask property. Section 2.

 

[Guest]

You nailed it. Thanks for the fix. I knew it was something simple I was
overlooking.