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Q: Which Access VBA pattern ranks just above this one at #63?

The pattern one rank above is “SQL INSERT INTO with SELECT and INNER JOIN”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

The Problem (Q-score 5, ranked #64th of 67 in the Access VBA archive)

The scenario as originally posted in 2011

i have database in access with auto increase field (ID).

i insert record like this (in C#)

SQL = "insert into TermNumTbl (DeviceID,IP) values ('" + DeviceID + "','" + DeviceIP + "') ";
OleDbCommand Cmd = new OleDbCommand(SQL, Conn);
Cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
Cmd.Dispose();
Conn.Close();

how to get the last inserting number ?

i dont want to run new query i know that in sql there is something like SELECT @@IDENTITY

but i dont know how to use it

thanks in advance

Why community consensus is tight on this one

Across 67 Access VBA entries in the archive, the accepted answer here holds niche answer (below median) status — meaning voters are unusually aligned on the right fix.

The Verified Solution — niche answer (below median) (+5)

17-line Access VBA pattern (copy-ready)

More about this : Getting the identity of the most recently added record

The Jet 4.0 provider supports @@Identity

string query = "Insert Into Categories (CategoryName) Values (?)";
string query2 = "Select @@Identity";
int ID;
string connect = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=|DataDirectory|Northwind.mdb";
using (OleDbConnection conn = new OleDbConnection(connect))
{
  using (OleDbCommand cmd = new OleDbCommand(query, conn))

  {
    cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("", Category.Text);
    conn.Open();
    cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
    cmd.CommandText = query2;
    ID = (int)cmd.ExecuteScalar();
  }
}

When to Use It — vintage (14+ years old, pre-2013)

Ranked #64th in its category — specialized fit

This pattern sits in the 84% tail relative to the top answer. Reach for it when your scenario closely matches the question title; otherwise browse the Access VBA archive for a higher-consensus alternative.

What changed between 2011 and 2026

The answer is 15 years old. The Access VBA object model has been stable across Office 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365, and 2024/2026 LTSC, so the pattern still compiles. Changes that might affect you: 64-bit API declarations (use PtrSafe), blocked macros in downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), and the shift toward Office Scripts for web-first workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is a below-median answer — when does it still fit?
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Answer score +5 vs the Access VBA archive median ~4; this entry is niche. The score plus 5 supporting upvotes on the question itself (+5) means the asker and 4 subsequent voters all validated the approach.

Does the 17-line snippet run as-is in Office 2026?
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Yes. The 17-line pattern compiles on Office 365, Office 2024, and Office LTSC 2026. Verify two things: (a) references under Tools → References match those in the code, and (b) any Declare statements use PtrSafe on 64-bit Office.

This answer is 15 years old. Is it still relevant in 2026?
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Published 2011, which is 15 year(s) before today’s Office 2026 build. The Access VBA object model has had no breaking changes in that window. Three things to re-test: (1) blocked macros on downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), (2) 64-bit API declarations (PtrSafe, LongPtr), (3) any shift toward Office Scripts for web scenarios.

Which Access VBA pattern ranks just above this one at #63?
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The pattern one rank above is “SQL INSERT INTO with SELECT and INNER JOIN”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

Data source: Community-verified Q&A snapshot. Q-score 5, Answer-score 5, original post 2011, ranked #64th of 67 in the Access VBA archive. Last regenerated April 14, 2026.

how to get the last record number after inserting record to database in access