Union Query with Lookup?

[dswift]

I have a union query pulling information from two underlying tables. The underlying tables are using lookups to display a name instead of the primary key, so the data pulled in to the union query is the unique ID (numerical value). Is it possible to edit the SQL code in the union query to display the text like the lookups do in the underlying tables? I am self-taught in SQL and access in general so any guidance is appreciated.

 

[welshgasman]

Join the tables and use the lookup field in the query instead?

 

[dswift]

I need to keep the tables separate unfortunately.

 

[xenou]

Seems like you should be able to use the lookup tables (again) to get the descriptions/names that go with the IDs. I'm not clear where you want to see this data (in the table? In another query? In a form?)

In general you *DO* want the table to store IDs if those are the keys. Most experienced db developers would not rely on lookups in tables in any way - this will cause you problems you don't need.

 

[welshgasman]

I need to keep the tables separate unfortunately.

They are separate?
You just join the tables in the query with the common field and bring in the name with the rest of the data.?