No option for new record in Main Form

[Nan]

I have created a form that has 4 sub forms imbedded within. Each sub-form
allows for input (adding new records) but the main form does not give me the
option of adding a new record (the main form holds a persons name, and the
sub forms are information categories related with the persons name -- so I am
not able to add a "new" person). Any help? Thanks!

 

[Golfinray]

The table or query the mainform is based on is not editable. It should have
the arrow and asterisk highlighted at the bottom. If the table or query is
not editable, neither will the form. Certain types of queries are not
editable but most you can fix.

 

[Nan]

I have created the form(s) based on table(s) (not a query). I can see that
the main form does not have the option of a new record input - arrow and
asterik (shaded out). The table is editable -- meaning I can add new records
in the table view -- but not in the Form view???

 

[Golfinray]

Normally, when the table is editable the form is editable. You or one of the
wizards must have set something funny for that to happen. If worst comes to
worst, save the subforms and re-create the mainforms. Get the main form
working and then stick the subforms on it.