how to display variable value

Question

I am using the OpenArgs (function?) to display report criteria.  Can I display the value using the VB Watch window or the immediate window?

Answer 1

There are a number of debug tools for this purpose. I'll usually set a "Breakpoint" by mouseclicking in the grey vertical bar to the left of the code window, next to some executable statement (i.e. not a Dim statement or a comment). You can then perform whatever form action calls the code (e.g. a button click, updating a control, whatever the event might be); the code will run up to the mark and stop. You can then use function keys (F8 steps one line of code, F9 runs the rest of the code, etc.) or equivalently use the options on the Debug menu.

Answer 2

Stupid question How do I make the code run while viewing the code?

Answer 3

?Me.OpenArgs

in the Immediate window works. I'd be interested to know if the Watch window can be used for this - as far as I know it's just for dimensioned VBA variables, but I'd be happy to learn otherwise!