I’m new to access but I have created a table with a form linked to it. It shows one record per page. I just want to be able to lock and unlock individual records in the form by using a checkbox. This will prevent me from accidently making a change to an old record.
For example, when the checkbox is unchecked. the current record on the form can still be edited. When the checkbox is checked, the record can only be viewed, not edited. I still need to be able to navigate through the locked record and create a duplicate from the locked record though. Does anyone know a simple way to do this? My guess that it has to do with the AfterUpdate event? Thanks for any help.
Is there any way to "lock down" newly created records somehow, so that only the person who created them can edit them after the fact?
Obviously, this would require some kind of system where everyone logged in with some kind of userID and password...and even then, I don't know how such a security system could be set up.
Is this possible? If SO, are there any examples of it anywhere that I could check out?
I update the table through a form. Each page in the form updates one complete row of the table.
I am trying to find a method to block each row of the table (or equivalenty each record in the form) after completing the entry in order to prevent unwanted deletion or alteration of the entries of this record in the future. Is this possible?
anyone know about this? i've messed with it, but i think i screwed it up. when one user is using a record and another tries to access it, my program shuts down completely.
I can't seem to find any answers to this maybe i am asking the wrong question, or its so easy nobody asked.
I am viewing / editing some records in a form, I want to view all of the records but only allow edits to records with forms with tblData.Locked = false.
I have 4 users entering data via aform. The database is located on a shared drive. They are getting errorsthat the record is locked. I believe this happens when 2 or more people open the form and are trying to enter data at the same time. Is there a way to have each person lock a new record on open at the form? or is there a better way to handle this? I'm new at this and am working my way through.
About six months ago I created a database for tracking customer calls and comments. I replicated this database because I wanted to be able to make design changes without effecting the users ability to add records. I have no security set up for the database except for startup options. I am having an issue with users being locked from adding records once in awhile. The dialog box says "Could not update; currently locked by user 'Admin' on machine '***'". The more I read this the more I am thinking that they are getting assigned the same record ID when they go to make an entry. Although, if the users are patient and wait a few minutes they are able to finish adding the record without deleting it and starting over. There are now 22 people utilizing the database and about 17 of them are using it consistently. Any insight on this would be appreciated.
Hoping you can help me out with a problem I have... Basically every now and again I get a call from my client saying they cant add a new record, to any table, they get a message saying they are not allowed. I go in and it seems the DB has somehow locked itself and I have to open it up and repair it... it is a multi user setup with the database on a server.... I have seen the users actually end task on Word if it doesnt respond quick enough and was wondering if this would cause the locking problem!? I am just asking to see if there is a setting or something I can do to try and prevent this happening!?
I have and order entry/lookup form with a subform to view the line items on the order. Once an order has been saved and status is ‘placed’ I want the records for that order to be locked.
I would also like to display a message box with a yes/no answer to confirm that they want to issue the order and if they confirm then lock the record otherwise return them to the open order.
I can't find out how to do this, but I'm sure it can be done.
Using 2010 32 bit on win 7.I've been having an issue recently with forms not allowing changes to existing records or adding new records. These have previously worked for years and I haven't done any design changes in 12 months.
Some forms are base on queries that are based on single linked tables and some on joined queries but all have unique identifiers with enforced integrity.I noticed that changing the Record Source in the form from 'Dynaset' to 'Dynaset (Inconsistent Updates)' resolves the issue. But I'm stumped to what's causing this to happen in the first place.
Is it possible to access specific records from a Microsoft Access table without locking the whole table?. I have different processess accessing at the same time different records from the same table and I getting an execption, indicating the table is locked. Can any one provide me some help regarding how to access specifi records without locking the whole table in MS Access?
On my form I have a set of fields that can be displayed as editable or read-only depending on a "Lockout" checkbox for that record.Is there an easier way of doing this? If not, would it be smarter to create a function to do this? As it stands I'm assuming I would have to have this code run when the form loads, when the Lockout box is clicked, and whenever the record is changed just to ensure that the records are displayed as locked or unlocked appropriately.
Here's what I have:
Code: Private Sub Lockout_Click() If [Lockout] = True Then Me![Customer_Text].Enabled = False Me![ReqDesc_Text].Enabled = False Me![MoreInfo_Text].Enabled = False
Is there any way other than through coding/controls I can lock specific records in a table.
I have a reference table with less than 200 records on it. 5 and only 5 records need to be locked so that they primarily can not be deleted but also so they can't be edited.
I've read about locking it at form level but that, to me, means some sort of coding.
I have a company wanting to asses my database and i am willing to show them but i need to be able to lock the database so that they can view it but cannot edit anything in it either adding deleting or plan editing. How can i do this.
Hi, I just recently split my Access db (FE/BE), copied the FE to each of the clients, and it seemed to be working fine. This morning however, two users went into the db, and the second user kept getting the error can't find the file \servernameshare_namedb_fe.mdb. Now, none of my users can launch it. How can I resolve this? Will this keep happening?
I have to send an access application out to some people who need to preview it's functionality. What is the best way for me to send this .mdb file to them so they can use it (tables, forms, queries, macros and functions) but still keep them from opeing up the objects and viewing the code behind them? Is there a way of sending the .mdb file out so that objects cannot be seen in design mode and the objects cannot be viewed other than through the flow of the application? As you might have already guessed, I am new at securing an .mdb file for outside use. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
I don't know whether you can help :D But i am in need of some code/guidence, or a way to go about trying to do what i want to achieve.
Basically, i am creating a invoice producing software in Microsoft Access, based upon Computing parts resaleing.
Because the supplier, i use changes the prices daily, when i type the products into the Parts Table, the price being typed in will change for the next customer to have the same part.
Basically because i am using this software to produce Profit and Loss, The invoice will be looking back at the Parts table, and changing the unit costs for invoices which are say weeks old.
I am wondering whether i can "lock" the invoice so it cannot be updated from the Parts list and keep the profit the same, so i get an accruate result when i come to look at it.
So with the help of many of you on this site, I was able to build my first Access database. Thank you all.
Now that I'm all done, I have one final thing to figure out.
I have incorporated user authentication into the database for a minimal level of security. Everything finally works like it should, however there is one "flaw" I have found.
In "Access Options" I have the login form set to open when the DB is open, and navigation and ribbon/toolbars are deactivated so only the login form and "Home" ribbon are showing when the DB is opened.
The problem with this, is that a curious user that shouldn't have access could get access fairly easily.
If they right clicked the "Home" ribbon, then left clicked "Customize Quick Access Toolbar", they could change the default form to whatever they wanted. Thus bypassing the login form and nullifying any security that it offered. Ideally, there should be no ribbons or toolbars. I just don't know how to get rid of them.
As my username states, I am a rookie to MS Access. I built a database using Access 2002, I will distributed it to other people, I will like to lock changes to certain areas such as forms, design view, etc.
Can this be done? The help is greatly appreciated!
I have an Access Front-end that I made into an MDE file. I loaded the MDE onto a server and now there are multiple people accessing the MDE file via shortcuts on their desktop. I noticed since this update went into effect that the MDB file that the MDE file was made from is being locked when people are using the MDE file. I thought I could have made a mistake with one of the shortcuts and that a user was accessing the MDB file instead of the MDE but I had the Network Admin check and no one was in the MDB file at the time it was locked.
I'm wondering if the MDB file should be locked while a user is in the MDE file or if it's a bug?
is it possible once a record has been entered, to lock it so that it can not be changed by just anyone but that the administrator could change it using a password?
I have a fixed length .txt which I am linking into a MS Access 2002 d/b. My options are set to : default open mode -shared default record locking - no locks Open database using record level locking is unchecked the (datasheet) form is set to: allow edits/deletions/additions - no recordset type - snapshot record locks - no locks the text box objects are set to: enabled - no locked - no
I have no requery actions associated with any events at all.
My problem is that while the form is active I am unable to open the source .txt and if it is already open I cannot save it. There is obviosuly a lock occuring on the .txt object - how can I prevent it occuring?
I have looked on the forums and cant quite find what im looking for so i wanted to ask you lot for help.
I have a database i have created.
It will be sent out to people to populate via a series of forms i have created.
How can I lock it down so that: 1) you cant access any of the database apart from the forms 2) Lock it so no one can get in to view the code anywhere or make any amendments to the forms and database what so ever
