3. The query The data entry form we'll create in step 4 is based on the query shown in Figure C. Use your preferred method to add all of the fields from both PhoneNumbers and Contacts to the grid.

i think you should do a SELECT lookup using a search box. 1300 is way too goddamn many things to put in a list.<BR><BR>you can use the result to populate any object you want (list, combo box, etc.).

If the data is going to end up in MSDE, and you're not transmitting it across a wire or also passing it to a webservice or something, I'd repeat my suggestion of using a DataTable or a Dataset ...