DoCmd.OpenQuery Method (Access)

The OpenQuery method carries out the OpenQuery action in Visual Basic.

Syntax

expression .OpenQuery(QueryName, View, DataMode)

expression A variable that represents a DoCmd object.

Parameters

Name	Required/Optional	Data Type	Description
QueryName	Required	Variant	A string expression that's the valid name of a query in the current database. If you execute Visual Basic code containing the OpenQuery method in a library database, Microsoft Access looks for the query with this name first in the library database, then in the current database.
View	Optional	AcView	A AcView constant that specifies the view in which the query will open. The default value is acViewNormal.
DataMode	Optional	AcOpenDataMode	A AcOpenDataMode constant that specifies the data entry mode for the query. The default value is acEdit.

Remarks

You can use the OpenQuery method to open a select or crosstab query in Datasheet view, Design view, or Print Preview. This action runs an action query. You can also select a data entry mode for the query.

Note

This method is only available in the Microsoft Access database environment. See the OpenView or OpenStoredProcedure methods if using the Microsoft Access Project environment (.adp).

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Example

The following example opens Sales Totals Query in Datasheet view and enables the user to view but not to edit or add records:

DoCmd.OpenQuery "Sales Totals Query", , acReadOnly

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See Also

Concepts

DoCmd Object

DoCmd Object Members