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SQL/multi-column Combobox and Selection/Updating Issues

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Message        b.l.allen          Post subject: SQL/multi-column Combobox and 
Selection/Updating IssuesPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:26 pm                      
   
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Location: SW Oklahoma                This one is quite a challenge. Here goes:

I have a RealSQL dB that has several tables. Among the tables there is an Item 
and a Supplier Table. The primary keys are doublecolumns that store a unique 
key for each record. The Item Screen (uses the Item table) displays a key to 
the Supplier Table. What I need to do is instead of the user looking at the 
Supplier key which means nothing to them, I want them to see the Supplier name 
instead. They can pick the supplier name they want out of the combobox list but 
it will actually store the supplier key, not the name. I want this to be behind 
the scenes and the user won't see a thing. Also, I'm loading the combobox with 
the supplier name/key like this: Supplier Name:10019235

My thought was when the user selected the row out of the combobox for the 
supplier they wanted, I'd just strip off the key at the end to store in the 
database. I guess I've gotten myself confused on how best to accomplish this. 
Hope I've explained the issue adequately. If anyone has any ideas, I'd be 
appreciative.

Thanks,

BL   
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