Nov 17, 2019 03:23 PM
New user here. Trying to figure out the best way to link a table for the general vehicle information to a more detailed table with all the part numbers for all the different filter used for maintenance. So far I have a base with a vehicle table and a maintenance log table which are linked. What approach do you recommend?
Nov 18, 2019 07:00 AM
Hi there Chris! Welcome to the community!
If it were me, I would add at least two more tables:
[Part Numbers] - a list of all part numbers
[Vehicles/Parts] - a junction table between [Part Numbers] and [Vehicles]. Here you can add each part for a vehicle. I would make the primary field a formula field, and use something like…
{Vehicle} & " - " & {Part Number}
See the below example base… With more information I may be able to send you in a better direction. What are you hoping to get out of the database?
Nov 20, 2019 12:52 PM
Thanks for the example. I’m looking to keep track of all the repairs on all of my vehicles and equipment. I would like to also tie in all the common parts I would need for routine maintenance as well as other vehicle specs such as weight, oil capacities, lug nut torque, etc.