General :: Forcefully Closing Backend Database Before Compacting
Oct 8, 2012
I have a Ms Access split database where in the backend database grows up very fast and needs to be compressed everyday. I have written a batch script to compact the same and have scheduled it to be run every night. But the script is unable to compress the backend every time since the users tend to leave the application open at the end of the day. Ideally i am looking for a command line script to forcefully close the back end database if open before attempting to compact it.
I searched on web but could not find a command line script for forcefully closing the back end database.
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Jun 13, 2007
I have a front end and back end database
I have broken the links between the 2 databases
how can I close the backend database using VB from code in the front end database?
I keep getting errors that the DB is not exclusive
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Jun 13, 2007
I have a front end and back end database
I have broken the links between the 2 databases
how can I close the backend database using VB from code in the front end database?
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Mar 12, 2013
I'd like to to import some large oracle tables from a remote server using "DoCmd.TransferDatabase..." on a daily basis. Currently, the system works, but my database is getting quite large (800 Mb) and I'd like to split off the tables to a back end database.
Is there a way to import directly to the back end database? The postings that I've seen seem to imply that one must first import the tables into my front end, then export them into the back end. Does that sound correct?
I'm at home right now, but will give it a try when I get to work. It just seems like there's got to be a more direct way!
Jon Mulder
Department of Water Resources
Red Bluff, CA
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Nov 18, 2012
I have a back end 2002 DB. I would like to disallow access to this through odbc connection. Is there some way this can be achieved? Thie directory where it is located is unfortnately cannot be restricted as the front end mde also resides there.
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Apr 3, 2015
I have a split db that has been in use for a few years by about 12 people. The front end is compiled into an accde file.
Ocasionally a user (randomly) might get an error message "Microsoft has detected that this database is in an inconsistent state...." when closing the db and when that happens, a copy of the front end is automatically placed on their desktop.
This front end is always deleted and the original front end continues to work just fine afterwards.
Why are my users getting this error message? Why is the front end automatically copied onto their desktops?
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Jun 12, 2012
So a while back I created a database which I use to keep track of my companies large list of products. It is very simple only 3 tables, 1 query and 1 form. After running into a problem with copying and pasting updates on each computer in the office I decided to split the database on a network drive. This worked for a bit, however I had to add new fields and modify the form, which corrupted the file. Luckily I had a backup before the split.
As far as I could tell all I had to do was modify the backend file and make a new front end. However it seems like it is not as easy as I thought it would be. How do you modify a split database without corrupting the files or using a non-split copy?
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Jul 17, 2012
If I have an MS Access frontend that connects to an MS Access backend, is there a way to hide/permission block the pathway to the backend's folder but still allow access via the frontend db?
Right now I can't dedicate a server to a more "secure" form of DB or anything like that so I'm stuck with MS Access for now. I just don't want someone looking at, say, a link table path and then navigating to that folder and getting access to backend information.
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Nov 19, 2013
I do not have a split db. I am prompted to enter my password when the db opens which is fine. However, when I close the db it prompts me to enter a password (not normal) and when I enter it it says invalid password. Also, when I try to change my password it says invalid password and when I try to compact and repair my db it say invalid password.
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Dec 6, 2006
I have a file size limit of 2meg but my database is pushing well over 4?
I have added images that were quite big but took them out when I relised how big they were. After compacting the database the size remains the same?
What can I do? Its a stupid problem, but it is however, a problem!!!
Please help!
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Feb 27, 2006
Dear Friends
I have a .mdb password protected with all types of objects (tables, queries, forms, reports, codes, functions, modules, etc) they too are password protected in VB, the .mdb works fine but when I tried to repair and compact the database from the menu tools option, very recently it started giving me the message of database has been corrupted and requires tobe backedup before proceeding with the repair options and the log report of this corrupted .mdb file is to be sent to microsoft for the review.
In short i am not able to compact the Database though it works fine - but the moment I try to compact it gives me this problem - I am worried and concerned as its looks good but what happening in the background can anyone in here sugguest the remedy or the precautionary measures.
This file is on the network shared by min 2 person at the same time.
Please advice - thanks
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Aug 29, 2007
At work we have a database that is about 60mb and whenever we try to compact and repair it access crashes. Anyone know why it does this or whether it even matters?Thank you!
tim
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Dec 6, 2007
Hello
I am aware that there are a lot of existing threads relating to compacting and repairing but I cant seem to find what I am looking for.
Basically, I developed a complaints database for my employers and it is used by around 45 people at any one time. The database was one of firt I built so it is not the best and is serious bloatware. Our server management team gave me an ear bashing the other day because the BE was 145MB. I did a compact and repair which took it to 45MB. The problem is that I need to do this daily but it involves kicking everyone out of their linked FE so the BE can be compacted/repaired. As an interim measure before I rebuild the whole thing I am going to schedule a database to open that will compact and repair the Complaints Database BE. Can anyone tell me the code to use to compact another database other than the one I am using. I have been looking at the code in other posts but I cant get it to work. The code I was looking at is the DBEngine.CompactDatabase... but I dont understand what comes after this and why??
Thanks people. :-)
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Sep 22, 2005
I had someone write some code to access an Access database. The code works with the database as is, however if I choose to compact & repair the database to minimize its size, the code no longer works. What could be different about the database once it's been minimized using the database utilities?
Thanks,
Rick
P.S. Does compacting the database make it more responsive to users on the web that query the database, or doesn't it much matter?
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Jan 23, 2008
hi,
the following error message appears when trying to access my database. I can't seem to get into it at all, not even by trying to import the data tables over into a new database. the following message appears:
"The database has been converted from a prior version of Microsoft Access by using the DAO Compact Database method instead of Convert Database Command on the Tools Menu. This has left the database in a partially converted state. If you have a copy of the original format use the convert Database on the Tools menu to convert it. If the original database is no longer available, create a new database and import your tables and queries to preserve your data. Your other database applications can't be recorded''..
the copy and the back up wont let me in either, this just suddenly happened.
Please help!
Thanks in advance
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May 30, 2014
Lets say you have a table with an AutoNumber field.You populate it with 100 records.You delete the last 10 records (91-100)Now, I certainly know you can refresh the AutoNumber sequencing by compacting the database so the next record entered is 91.
My question is about NOT refreshing the AutoNumber sequencing.Lets say you DO NOT COMPACT and DO NOT refresh the AutoNumber Sequence.So, in that scenario, after deleting records 91-100 from the table, is there any programmatic way to determine that the next actual AutoNumber for that table will be 101?
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Aug 19, 2007
Hi Guys,
I am writing an ASP.NET script at the moment which basically updates database A with new records from database B. All of the records in each database must have the same Primary key fields (i.e. when a record is copied across from database A to database B, its primary key field must remain the same).
Is there a way of forcefully editing an autonumber field? I know you can do it in SQL Server by setting the field to editable, but I can't see that option in Access.
Surely there must be a way?
Thanks!
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Nov 2, 2007
I have been given the responsibility for a database that resides on a company network. The Database has been created by using Access 2000 in Windows XP. There are windows folders fro each team that needs use of the database and within these folders is a macro that loads the form for each team. There is a shortcut folder to the Admin Entrance point wher the actual database and tables_be are located. I have looked at both the properties of both these files and both are Access 2000 databases?
The Database called Database( not my choice of name ) contains all the forms, queries, reports,modules etc and the tables are linked to what seems to be the Admin Entrance point. Unfortunately I am unable to see the full link when using linked table manager. This I presume is the tables located in tables_be. The database table_be contains all the tables.
When trying to store the Autonumbering to the database after corruption using a solution kindly supplied by Pat Hartmann by taking a copy of both the database and table_be and working on these I successfully got the autonumbering working.
What do I need to do to successfully implemting these on the network. I have tried to copy the new files back to the network with the same names and in the same location but am getting error messages when I try access some of the forms.
Unfortuately there is no documentation as to how this database has been constructed hence the long winded post.
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Nov 13, 2007
Hi - I have a front end database that is linked to 2 backend databases. I'd like to add code so that after the splashscreen pops up it checks to see if the front end is linked. If not then asks the user to enter the path for the two backend databases. I need your HELP!!1
Bukaw
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Aug 21, 2006
A client has had a database in operation for about a year. They requested some updates. I have been trying to figure out an easy way to update table structer with out having the client go into the backend and add a field or two.
I wrote an update program, that copies the table from their backend, and copied it to the updated table and tried to copy it back to thier backend, but since it is in a relationship, it won't let me.
Any suggestions?
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Jun 16, 2005
Hey guys... I created a reaaaally simple wages calculation program some time ago in VB6. When you click the save button, the records are saved to a .txt file stored in the same directoy as the program itself.
However, I'd like to take this a step further and connect this program with some tables setup in an Access database. I know this has something to do with ADO, right? But not quite sure how to set this up..
Would it be possible to get some guidance on this? If you'd like to see the program, let me know.
Thanks for any input!
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May 12, 2006
How can you stop people editing the data in the backend database from the linked table in the front end?
The back end is passworded but you can still change data manually from the front end.
Can this be stopped?
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Sep 15, 2006
Hi :)
(A2K format, but running on XP, etc)
I have used Microsoft’s Security FAQ and recommendations on this forum and build a split database; secured with one worgroup file for development and one for customers: what is the most appropriate way to upgrade the backend database content (tables mostly) (as the front-end database can just be replaced) at the customers site?
At the customer there is no development workgroup file, so no permissions to change database objects. I would really like to run sql updates from the new FE database. The solution I currently have devised to go around this problem, involves a lot of manual data moving code, to take care of referential integrity etc. However this approach has a higher risk of creating errors and also takes a lot longer time.
Is there something I have misunderstood of the Security FAQ or recommendation on this forum?
Thanx
:)
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Sep 15, 2006
I've created a database to track my client information. I've split it into front end and back end databases. Everything there works fine so far.
I have other co-workers who track their own clients who I will be giving this database to. So we will soon have the same database with completely different data stored in them.
If I want to make changes in the future, I should easily be able to change the front end, get them a copy to install, and all should be well.
But what if I want to make changes to the backend? Like if I decide I want to track some completely new data in a separate table on the backend. I won't have the ability to just go out to the central server and change 1 backend database. There may be 10 identically structured backends on 10 different machines that all need the new table added to them, without effecting their unique data in the existing tables.
So, assuming my explaination made sense, is there a way to make backend changes like I'll need to? Or would I have to go to each backend database and manually make the changes?
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Jun 15, 2006
Current Situation:
Right now when I close a form it will save the data and close.
Problem:
When somone goes in and messes up on something and they just want to exit without saving they cant do that. The data could have been changed and one may not remember what it was!
Solution Ideas:
I am thinking that a pop up window that says "Save Changes?" Yes/No then have it save or not. Could somone give me the details on how to do this or anything else that would solve this issue. Thanks.
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Mar 27, 2007
Hi there
My Access Db is working perfectly fine. But when I close it , it pops up message box saying ‘Database already exist’.
Any Clue?
Thanks
Danny
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