Please consider the situation below:
There is a central server and there are many client PCs connected to the server. On each client PC, there is an access database file that will be frequently updated by the user of the PC.
What I want to do is to allow the user on each of the client PC to backup their database file to the central server;
At the server side, it is free to use any architecture(eg using file system or another database to store the file) to facilitate the backup purposes. One of simplest solution is to upload the entire database file to the central server everytime. However, the problem is the access database file on each client PC is quite big, hence it is better not to upload the entire file but only to upload the updated data to the central server.
Is there a way to synchronise the data with central server without upload the entire database file? What kind of architecture should built up in the central server if there is a way?
My main experience is with MySQL and PHP so I'm kindof stumbling around in the dark here. Heres my story:
We recieved a new server and migrating from (Windows Server 2000, IIS 5.0, Access 2000) to (Windows Server 2003, IIS 6.0, Access 2003) has been nothing but problems.
I have setup IIS to work with ASP, I've also setup a system DSN. The access file was copied over from the previous server. We're running Access 2003 and now I can't seem to get this ASP script to work.
When I try to upload a file to the script I get this error:
Line: 42 Char: 7 Error: HELP!!! Error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Invalid SQL statement expected 'DELETE','INSERT','PROCEDURE','SELECT', OR 'UPDATE'. Code: 0 Url: (URL address blocked: See forum rules)
Its included in a file called FileRead.htm here is the part that refers to the error lines: Code: var TheFile, FileStrm;// Retrieved field namesvar M_ssn, M_inits, M_Lname, M_Fname, M_DSSN, M_ruc, M_paycode;var M_normamt, M_payamt, M_pgrp, M_poe, M_pltcd, Payrollnum, Payrolldate;// var Trash, FieldData, FieldNames;var TrashLineNum = 1;// Create the file Stream Object (ReadOnly)TheFile = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject");FileStrm = TheFile.OpenTextFile(FName,1,false);// Setup the Database Connectionvar SQLCommand, TheRS, TheConnection, DSNString, Commands, MyDC;FieldNames = new Array("ssn","inits","lname","fname","dssn","ruc","cco", "payamt","normamt","notsureone","pgrp","poe", "pltcode","recstatus","paychgflg","paystatuscode", "payrollnum","payrolldate");// Connect the the DatabaseDataLib.ConToDB();MyDC = DataLib.GetDC();// Get Payroll NumberPString = prompt("Enter Payroll Number","025");Payrollnum = parseInt(PString,10);// Get Payroll DateDString = prompt("Enter Payroll Date","20000101");Payrolldate = DateLib.FromMil(DString);// Setup the Database Connectionvar NumRecs = 0;//MyTest = DataLib.GetRS("PaydayUpdate1");alert("About to cross into the CurExtract!!!");MyRS = DataLib.GetRS("SELECT * FROM CurExtract");
I set an alert after this line but it doesn't pop up.
ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY GREATLY APPRECIATED. I'll be checking this very frequently.
I would like to convert a database, which was made for me, in order to enable it to be used on my current system.
I get the error message below when trying to open the database in Microsoft Access 2003.
The database was made using Microsoft Access 2.0.
Will I need Microsoft Access 2.0 to update/delete the database all the time?
Or can I convert this to be used with Microsoft Access 2003?
I have tried opening the file exclusively and I get the same error.
I have selected Show Help and it advises me to import all the objects from the database into a new database. This can`t be achieved as I can`t open the file to retrieve the contents.
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Thank you very much for your help and all responses are appreciated, Sam
I would like to convert a database, which was made for me, in order to enable it to be used on my current system.
I get the error message below when trying to open the database in Microsoft Access 2003.
The database was made using Microsoft Access 2.0.
Will I need Microsoft Access 2.0 to update/delete the database all the time?
Or can I convert this to be used with Microsoft Access 2003?
I have tried opening the file exclusively and I get the same error.
I have selected Show Help and it advises me to import all the objects from the database into a new database. This can`t be achieved as I can`t open the file to retrieve the contents.
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/error.6de.PNG
Thank you very much for your help and all responses are appreciated, Sam
What I would like to know about Microsoft SQL Server & Access 2003 : I am a novice at creating my own database. I would like to use Microsoft SQL Server & Access 2003 . I have in the last 3 months read all I can about creating a database in Microsoft Access 2003 . Now I need to learn about Microsoft SQL Server, and it is very different from Access 2003. I have purchase many bussiness applications over the last 5 years, and fount that over software are to rigid, as I need something very specifil to my bussness. If you intend to reply, please be very specific & in plain English.
Can someone help me ?
1Can Microsoft SQL Server 2000 work with Microsoft access 2003. a.Is this do-able .
2Can Mysql also work with Microsoft access 2003
3What is the difference between Microsoft SQL Server & Mysql.
I am considering creating an MDE file version of my database and I understand that this comprssed version of the DB will contain no editable source code but can improve resource usage and reduce file size for client machines running the application.
However, if I later modify the original master database object - I will need to create a new MDE file to reflect these changes. Is there a recognised procedure for synchronising the data between the original database file and the MDE file that the users have been interacting with?
(Obviously, if I simply overwrite the older MDE file with that of the newer one - all data in the tables since the MDE file creation will be lost....)
Hello. I have a replicated database, and I synchronise with other members of the replica set using Access's own synchronisation tool.
Everything was fine until recently, but now it keeps telling me that there is a conflict bur when I click to resolve the conflict it tells me that there are no conflict tables.
What is causing the database to think there is a conflict? If there is a conflict then why is it not showing me where it is when I click to resolve it?
How can I resolve the conflict if I can't see what it is?
Hello all. I really hope you can help me. I have a replicated database - see attached for its structure.
Most people have no problem synchronising but I have one user in the US who regularly gets the following error when trying to synchronise with the US Server:
"The field is too small to accept the amount of data you attempted to add. Try inserting or pasting less data".
Yet when I synchronise the design master in the UK directly with her replica over the network it goes through just fine! I really am baffled by this and would appreciate any advice. Is there any way to 'debug' the sychronisation so I can see exactly what is causing it to fail?
I have a form that doesnt close, it gets the basic skeletal details of a booking.
I have a button that opens the next form to input the address details and it wont sync.
I have a function that checks to see if the first enrolment form is open and the function works fine. it then creates a filter string based on the studentID of the main form and switched on the filter of the second form, which appears to work. What it does is add a new autonumber in the studentID field of the second input form.
the code for synchronisation is :
' Declare and set a variable to store the WHERE ' clause that describes the records you want to ' display. Dim strCond As String strCond = "StudentID = Forms!FrmEnhancedEnrolment!StudentID"
' Use the IsLoaded function ' to check whether the Enrolment ' form is open, then set the properties. If IsLoaded("FrmEnhancedEnrolment") Then Forms![FrmEnrolmentContact].FilterOn = True Forms![FrmEnrolmentContact].Filter = strCond End If
Ok so I have a new project. I have run all queries and appended them to my tab inventory. My mission is to take all of the query's and create a table that combines all missing parts info (I.E.> date, part#, plant, location, inventory, reorder pt.) How do i do this and if you need more information please message me back. I would greatly appreciate any help.
I have a report writer in access which i use to generate reports from act! (a CRM software by sage).
Recently, there has been some changes and development in act! software (we added new fields into it). I am trying to update the tables in access with the new fileds, but am not able to do so.
For a databse which I am going to create, I would like to have an authentication system which utilises the database users which I specify, however instaed of using a password the idea would be to use a fingerprint scanner to logon. T^his would be for an A - Level IT project and I would seriously like to know how to integrate biometric security into a database. If anyone knows how to do this please post CLEAR instruction possibly with some SCREENSHOTS if possible.
This query is in relation to an Access 97 database.
A problem that we are consistently having is that whenever people are using the database under different user names, it only allows one user at a time to use it. So basically if three of us are on it updating files or enquiring on client details, two of us are locked out leaving only one in. Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
First up, a pre-emptive request to excuse me if I show my ignorance - I'm not really an Access user/developer, I'm a SCM person.
We have a team that develops Access dbs and they are looking to integrate better with ClearCase. At present, they use the UNIX client and transfer whole, binary Access dbs, then source-control the binary file. They would like to be able to integrate better - my understanding, from them, is that VSS will control individual tables/forms, etc. I assume this is because it integrates via the SCC interface.
I cannot find anything about the SCC interface in my Access tool (just part of the Office distribution handed out to all desktops here) apart from a reference to Office XP Developer.
Can anyone provide me with any more information (even if that is just to point me elsewhere)?
Using VSS is not an option, by the way - the SCM standards specify ClearCase or Subversion (which would access the SCC interface via the PushOK proxy).
Hi there, I am doing a project for my A level computing, and for my mum's financial advising.
I am to assume no knowledge of computing on her part, and so i cannot make it up to the end user to know how to mailmerge. I was wondering if you could help. I can have it in a query, form or table form, whichever is best for this, but i need to be able to make a button which exports a record into a MS word mailmerge. This is just to make a simple letterhead. I need a button that says " Write to client ", and once it is clicked it needs to open a letter addressed to them. This is my problem. I have noticed when the data is in a report, there is an export to MS Word button, which is very close to what i want as i could use that and get a good enough mailmerge, but is there a way to run this from a macro or using VB? I did VB last year for my computing project and so i understand a fair amount of it. I want to just make one word document, which will open as mailmerged with the clients data. Please help if you can, I am sure it is possible as i can see you can mailmerge from access, and there is even a button to do it.... kind of, i just need to be able to make my own. Thankyou so much for your help. Steve ( Microsoft Access 2003 )
I work for a College within my area and have recently been asked to create a database for storing and testing data. With mild experience, I believe I have done well so far but a co-worker asked me the other day if there was a way to create or modify the hotkeys in Access. I've tried researching this on the Net and only found lists of which hotkeys do what. If anyone knows whether or not adjusting hotkeys is doable, please let me know.
I am trying to sort out some data. Because it is too huge for microsoft excel, I have to use Access to open it. But when I managed to open the data and wish to edit the data, it keep popping out this message "Updating data in a linked table is not supported by this ISAM"
I have 2 combo boxes. When the form loads the user selects a value from the combo box if the value is not 10 or 99 i want the user to be able to select a value from the list in the combo box else i want it to put in 0, 173 respectively when i put the formula in the control source i can get the values 0 and 173 to work but if the user selects a different value then i am unable to select any thing from the list?? can someone please help me thanks
hi everyone i just want to ask how to create a database microsoft access and connect it to my webpage...like for example a certain content in my web is downloads (music, videos etc.). then i want to add another music in my web..how can i do that in microsoft access hope u can help me guys...thanks!
I will firstly give you the low down on the business that I am doing the database for. It is a Car Restoration Business, where we deal with vintage/classic/muscle cars and restore them to the former glory.
I do not know Microsoft Access very well, I have attached a file with what I think is a databae I could be wrong. The main function of this database is to search for suppliers for a specific car part for a specific car.
So if I want to find a doorhandle for a 1970 Ford Mustang, I need the suppliers pertaining to those criterias to come up.
I am having trouble with the format of dates comming from access, if I view a table in access with a field of Date/Time the date is formatted correctly as dd/mm/yyyy, but when I retreve the date from my ASP page the format changed to mm/dd/yyyy. I can successfully change the format using a date format function but is there a way of getting access to send the date in the correct format in the first place or know why it's doing this. I am using access 2003 and the following connection string
I have a database that will be used by a few users who are not very comfortable with Microsoft Access. I have a login screen and a introduction/splash popup. I was wondering if it is possible to bypass the Microsoft Access pop-ups that ask the user if they want to "block unsafe code.." or The security popup that says "This file may not be safe" so that the users go right to the login screen I created within the database. I am worried that there will be variations in answering/clicking these Microsoft Access questions thus causing a variety of complaints when trying to access the database. Thank you
Hi, I am trying to open an access database (Access2002) from my computer ( C: est ) and I receive the error : Microsoft Access cannot open this file. This file is located outside your intranet or on an untrusted site.
We have a database on our network server which I cannot open. I get the following error everytime I try to access it.
This file is located outside your or on an untrusted site. Microsoft Access will not open the file due to potential security problems. To open the file, copy it to your machine or an accessible network location.
I think it has to do with a Microsoft Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 security update. However, I cannot find the update to uninstall. Others can access the database located on the network, but some get a pop-up that allows them to say "no" and access the file. The pop-up has the following message:
Security Warning: Unsafe expressions are not blocked. Do you want to block unsafe expressions?
