One User Of Split Database Front-end Can't Launch A Form
Jun 25, 2014
I have a 2007 back-end db on a network share and around 15 regular users who access it through their own front-end db/interface. One user on Windows 7 is able to launch and use his front-end copy fine except when he goes to launch one form for data entry.
This form clocks and freezes the entire application. I sat with him and was able to determine that the issue is that the form_load code is never running. He clicks on the button to launch the form (done in vba) and the code never runs. If he opens the form in design view first then changes to form view, the code runs fine and there are no issues. This is his present work-around, but I had to give him an unlocked FE copy to pull it off (not ideal!).
I tried this with him on different PCs, with different front-end copies, and even in the back-end copy. Same result each time. None of the other users have this issue, and he can replicate this issue on different PCs. I'm at a loss for what might be causing this since it really seems so user-specific.
I am trying to create a navigation form on a split database with front end and back end.But Access is not letting me drag forms or reports into the navigation form. Why?
Hi, as an attempt to improve database performance, I have split a MS Access 2003 database. I have successfully split the database and saved the backend onto the server. My question is, where is the front end. or do I have to create it?
I have designed a split database( with back end and front end), I am just wondering what would be the best way to put a password for both of the back and front end.
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?
I have built an Access 2010 split database on my computer and it functions as built. My next step was to copy it to the server at work and test it. I discovered the tables had to be re-linked and so did that. As I have read in the Access World Forums in order to function as a multi-user database a copy of the front end must be placed on the individual workstation with the back end residing on the server, however the hyperlinks in the back end will not function when the copy on the workstation is run. I simply get an unable to open "filename" error pop-up. I can run the server copy and everything functions as built. I know that the hyperlinks require all the files to be in the same folder (relative vs. absolute), but if the back end contains all the hyperlinks why does the location of the front end seem to affect the operation of the back end?
The front end has been saved in a accde format and distributed to 20+ users. They have all saved this onto there computers and this is used as an application.The users complete a form on a weekly basis on the application and then save. This then saves into the back end.For some reason I have noticed that a few users submission randomly do not save. For the life of me I cannot understand why.All users have saved them into the back end in the past but every now and then submission for users do not save.
I have a database that I've split and have deployed to 7 persons.
The thing is, I have three (3) forms:
Form 1 Form 2 Form 3
...that require changing a portion of a line in each form's respective VBA codes. I need to change the directories to where an excel workbook is stored after exporting, and another is where same excel is moved to after being uploaded.
At the moment, during deployment I have to manually change the directories.
I was thinking of maybe a pop-up form with four (4) fields that allows the user to select his/her name at the start-up of their frontend app, and paste the directories in the other text boxes provided.
This information will then be used to replace the directories in the VBA.
If I were to make changes and have to redeploy, I would have to do everything manually again.
I don't have the database finished so I can't really comment on the structure. However, I know the database will be used by multiple people, very likely at the same time. I've heard it's a good idea to split the mdb into a frontend and a backend so I've already started that process. I have no idea how this would fit into a security scheme though. Do I have to set up user-level security on both ends? Without actually implementing it I kind of think it would be secure if the backend had a master password and the frontend had user-level access. What do you all think?
I have had this in another Access forum ... without a resolution. I am pulling out what little hair I have left, so hopefully someone can help me.
I have created a program using MS Access that a small business will use to enter service contracts and invoices. The program was created in Access 2000, but converted nicely to Access 2007 which resides on the 3 brand new Dell computers that the business bought.
I did some research and determined that since 3 people would possibly be using the database at once, I needed to split the database. I did so using the wizard contained in Access. One of the computers acts as the "server" and houses the back-end of the database (in a "Public" folder that is shared to anyone on the network ... with all rights). All three computers have the front-end (forms, queries, reports, etc.) The front-ends all point to the shared "Public" folder on the "server" computer.
In each of the computers, the program will open and work properly. The problem comes when trying to access any of the input forms (that get data from the back-end). Only 2 (and sometimes 1) of the computers will open the form at the same time. If 2 are currently open and I try to open the third, it will sit and crank away as if it cannot find the file. It will not open. If I close one of the other forms, the third will open immediately with no hesitation.
At first I thought it could be a network bandwidth problem, but all are running at 50 - 100 Mbs and shouldn't have a problem opening a simple database file. I can't find anywhere that says Access would limit the number of users to 2; everywhere I look says that a split database should allow up to 10 users at once.
Again, the program works fine ... I just can't get it to open by 3 concurrent users.
I have a "client/server" split Access 2003 database with an Interface file containing all the code/forms/queries and some system tables and also a Data Backend file, with all the data tables and table structure.
This is being deployed to multiple sites, each getting their own version of the backend, so sites will not be using the same backend between them all, rather multiple users in each site will all share that site's backend file.
Since users will deploy in different network locations, etc. they will have to re-link all tables. Is there a meaningful/user-friendly way of doing that without relying on user's knowledge of "Linked Table manager", etc.?
I split my database. Then got the bright idea to rename them. Now when I launch the front end (which contains the forms, etc.), I get a message saying that it can't find my backed. I've tried renaming the back end back to its original name, but its still not working.
What is the best way to fix this situation? I was thinking about opening the front end, and re-importing the tables from the back end, or, breaking the links between the front end and back end. If I re-import, should I move stuff from the front end to the back end or vice versa?
Hard to see the image but basically, I can't seem to bring the database behind the form to the front to view it when I click on it. I've never encountered this before.
I have 10 small databases. At present, I have another database which serves as a platform to launch the 10 databases. I have a graphic for each database and posted an Event Procedure for each graphic to launch the respective database. For example ...
Dim accapp As Access.Application Set accapp = New Access.Application accapp.OpenCurrentDatabase ("M:MPFMPF_Mgmt_Info_SystemSignInPlusSignInPlu s.accdb") accapp.Visible = True
Is this the best way to centrally locate and launch multiple databases or is there are smarter way?
Is there any particular reason I would choose to use
DoCmd.RunSQL "insert into...
Versus
CurrentDb.Execute "insert into.... ??
I am using an unbound form on the front end of my database to populate the backend tables (multiple tables). Some forms only have a few fields, while other forms have about 15 fields with 3-4 tables updating.
I am okay using the DoCmn.RunSQL , but I keeping reading on the forum that others chose CurrentDB.Execute and it has me thinking.
My database is stored on a network drive with only on front end.
This Access database is Web Compatible and is hosted on SharePoint. I have a form with a subform that display collections of records. As you can see in the attached image, the user selects a record from the combo box which filters the form/subform below. Each record will contain more than 1 item.
What I want to do is mimic a "Split Form". But, the last thing that is missing is being able to select an item from the subform (datasheet view) which displays several items in the record and have that item be displayed in the form. Currently, I have to use the record selector buttons at the bottom of the form to have the item I want displayed in full. But I want to be able to click the item in the subform and have it populate in the main form on this page.
Am trying to display images on a form in a split database. I add the attachment field to the associated form's table and add the attachment control to the form but cannot get the image(s) to display on the form (the control remains blank). I can add the image(s) in table view (and display them) but double clicking on the form control also does nothing.
I think I must be doing at least the basics correctly as if I try the same thing to an earlier, non-split version of the database, all works as expected.Are there additional steps required to do this thing in a split database?
I have an Access front end that has linked tables to a SQL Server back end database. The connection to the back end is a via a read only user because the front end is a reporting tool for querying, viewing and reporting on the data. I am able to view the data in the front end and set up new queries. However my user has the new query icon greyed out. I have not set up any kind of permissions or security levels to my knowledge so am a little mystified as to why their permissions should be different to mine! Does anyone have any ideas please?
I have a split DB that is in its (hopefully) finally stages of development. Using Access 2010. It is being developed both at work and at home on a 64 bit machine. The remainder of the machines are 32 bit.
All of a sudden one of my most basic sets of code doesn't want to work, but only on my machine at work. It works fine on my home computer and on other computers at work. It is the simplest of codes, run from frmNameA:
The desired sequence of events is to open frmNameA, find the active clients and then click on the [SequenceNumber] to bring up the related record on frmNameB.
When I do this on my computer at work, it asks for the query criteria for the [SequenceNumber] and the criteria for another field. On the home computer and others at work, it works just fine.
In a related problem, I have the following code on the OnLoad event for frmNameB. It opens all the related records for active clients that are in frmNameB. But if there are no related records, it is supposed to cancel the event. Again, it works fine on my home computer and others at work, but not my work computer.
Private Sub Form_Open(Cancel As Integer) 'code when opened from frmNameA and no record exists in frmNameB Dim MyReply If ClientID = "" Or IsNull(ClientID) Then MyReply = MsgBox("No record exits in frmNameB, Do You Want to Exit?", vbOKOnly) If MyReply = vbOK Then DoCmd.RunCommand acCmdUndo DoCmd.Close acForm, "frmNameB", acSaveNo End If End If End Sub
What I can't figure out is why this may be happening, where I might look for errors, and what I might do to correct this.
I have an Access 2010 database that I have split. In the database I have a couple tables, forms and two reports. I have entered some data into one of the tables, but when I go to edit the data in the form the next time, there is no data (though I have verified that there is data in the table). Also, there are two reports that can pull the data without any problem.
Hi all! I am looking for some help in how to get a form to open just once on the first launch of the database. This information is the company information of the one using the software. I have a button that one can click if they want to edit or add this information later. Thanks for your help in advance.
My goal is to have one form which will be used to launch any of my reports. I'd like to be able to group my reports (Customer Service, Accounting, etc.).
There used to be a great sample of this on the forum but I can't locate it...perhaps we lost it in the hack.
So my question is what is the best way to create a form that will allow the user to select from a list of all available reports?
I have a fairly simple report which lists rows from one table with a little bit of logic. At the end of each row, I want an action button, which when you click it, goes to a form with the correct ItemID for that row.I tried the VBA code like this on the View button on click method:
Of course, what happens is it opens the form CreateCAF with the first ItemID in the report, regardless of which row you click on. I want it to pick up the ItemId of that row.
