I am starting to add a list of useful Microsoft Access sites and forums to help beginners to Microsoft Access find what they need. If you have any useful links, then either post them below or send them to me via PM.
I thought this would be a good place to ask as many people here know quite a few good sites.
Thanks
Aden
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Hi,
Recently I have taken over for a company where the individual was the only person that was the DB Analyst/Programmer and they just up and quit. I have no documentation nor a USER ID/PW.
Is there some way to get into the program as the admin without knowing this? Or is this something that I will have to go to IT for to somehow find this information.
Thanks
I've set up a product database in Access for my small business. One of its functions is to track the prices of competing products online.I'm trying to get Access to automatically update these prices en-mass, yanking the data off the websites in question without me having to manually enter hundreds of prices each week.
I have a unique record for each product instance as it appears online. For example, there are three unique records for a 4oz hand sanitizer I sell (one for each of my competitors that sells it). Each record has the price, quantity, and unique URL on which the product appears.I'm not great with HTML and don't really have any programming expertise aside from some pretty simple VBASIC.
Hi,
I would like to set up a form in Access that accepts the input of an Excel spreadsheet file (browse for file) and then creates a pivot table on one of the sheets, and appends that data to an Access database table..
can you give me some ideas on how i should approach the problem?
Many thanks :)
I have an existing database using access 2002 which has been split. In the part containing the data (back end I think its called) there are 3 existing tables which are clearly linked from the front end (forms queries etc.). If I now try to add another table in the back end it is not shown in the list when trying to create a link from the front end.
Anyone got the answer
I have an application in MS Access that contains some forms and reports. I want to be able to show pictures on the forms. So I am saving images on file system and storing links to those images in MS Access tables so that they can be retrieved and be shown on the forms. Can someone throw light on the effects of this approach on performance of the application (especially vis-a-vis the approach of storing images in the Access tables as OLE objects)?
Would appreciate if responses can be directed to my email-id Satya_Nadiminti@infosys.com
Thanks,
Satya
I have a client who needs a Database created in Access for him. he would like to regularly auto-populate this Access DB from an Excel file - like twice a week.In addition, he wants me to create Forms, Queries, reports and Macros for him in the Access, which will have 2 Tables from Excel files and about 3 Tables created in Access.I figured that I could do that if I gave him a link to the Tables he needed from the Excel file(s). But how do I work remotely for him- the path to those files is on his computer. I can load them to mine, but then he can't open the files.How can I create Forms etc. in an Access DB which uses links from source files as its Tables?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have limited programming skills but a basic understanding of databases.I want to create a database in Access that links to contacts in an Outlook pst file, and in the Access database I want to create a series of date dependant tasks or processes that I can apply to the relevant contact.The object being to to save that collection of tasks to apply to different contacts within Access.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI am using Excel and Access 2010.
I have an excel spreadsheet with 8 tabs. They are all in the same format and column order. They are employees grouped by region. My ultimate goal is to merge all of these onto one excel tab, relatively instantly. I created a master tab and tried doing array formulas and Vlookups, it worked but my spreadsheet was way too slow.
My solution? Import and link them to an Access database, step complete. Create an XML export then import into Excel.
My problem? The only way to update the excel tab with the combined tabs is to save the excel file after changes, go back into Access, re-export to XML, then go back into excel and refresh the data.
My questions, is there any way to automate this process to the point that I can change excel, save, then hit refresh on my excel tab with the XML import to auto-update?
sorry if thi9s is the wrong place but I thought I would try somewhere.
I would like to create links to table trough an odbc link.
whta I have is an estimation programme that creates 4 tables in a directory/folder each time you create a new estimate I have an odbc link that points to the given folder where the tables are being created. What I would like to do is to search this folder and link specific tables to my database which is a contract control programme. the tabels are given unique name for each estimate example names are: 0001_assembly, 0001_data, 0001_increment, 0001_system
so to sum up is it possible to create a lnk to these tables on the fly. any one got any ideas and possible codes samples for doing this.
Thanks
Hi all,
I've got two vast tables of data which I need to link, however the field unique to each was, at it's source, a typed field, and as such both have errors, typos, formatting problems, known deviations etc.
An example would be something like this:
Table1: SFOC0912JB3
Table2: F0CO9I2JB3
(These are harware serial numbers for what it's worth). I could do with creating a link between the two tables which would return a true based on a number of possibilities, such as:
Match if:
- String matches with prepended 'S', 'C' and/or
- String matches with substituted 'I' and '1' in any or all positions and/or
- String matches with substituted 'O' and '0' and/or
etc.
I think Levenshtein had the right answer from what I've been reading, but I haven't yet found an implementation for access (freely) available.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Alex
i have constructed a switchboard/main menu and have set up buttons which link to forms. i have also made a 'return to main menu' button which does as it says, the only problem is that after going back to the main menu both forms are now open...any ideas on how to stop this problem
View 4 Replies View RelatedThis may seem like a silly question, but I can’t find the answer to it on this forum. People only say 'Remove the table links' but never how. I can’t seem to be able to remove the table links completely, so I only have one database file (no backend or frontend). I can’t seem to do it though the Table link manager or any other way. Any help?
Thanks in advance
Sorry, cant find this in help, and cant do it by trial and error
How do I add a link to a post/thread in a reply
i have 2 mdb and both mdb have table link
in one of the mdb , they had a link to dbf (paradox) and they have lot of queries and reports created.
Now the functionality has changed so we have created a access table and need to replace the dbf with the table.
The problem is we need to retain all the queries and reports as such but the table will be access table instead of dbf.
Example
First.mdb has test table
Second.mdb has a table called old.dbf. and associated quries
but now test table is been linked to second.mdb and we got to rename or delete old.dbf and associated all queries and reports pointing to test table
is there a way to do it automatically or should it be done manually?
Please let me know as it is urgent
I have recently learned how to link photos to a database using a form and a table listing the path to each photo. Is there anyway to format the records in the table so that when you click on the path the photo shows up?
I have browsed around past threads and have not found and answer.
Thanks
I working on a Project in which I have a table that is being updated from the values in another table. The problem that the table is deleted and rebuilt in code before the Query is executed. Access is so smart, it drops the links between the tables when the table is deleted even if the query isn't open.
To get around this, I recreate the SQL in Code for the Named Query involved just before I execute it. This works OK but probably creates bloat and is a little slower.
Is there a better way around this problem other than recreating the SQL for the Update Query each time?
Thanks for all meaningful suggestions. :cool:
I have a query where I am trying to set the where criteria expression using an unlinked table. The unlinked table name is INV DATES. The criteria field is [THE_DATE]. I cannot really link the fields for the two tables since I am using an expression. This design works, but it goes really slow.
Any ideas?
SELECT DISTINCT DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER, DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION, DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION_START_TIME, DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION_END_TIME, DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.CURRENT_QUANTITY AS QUANTITY, DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.CURRENT_QUANTITY_TIME AS [DATE], DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_HOLD_FLAG, DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.ACTIVE_FLAG, [INV DATES].THE_DATE, [INV DATES].WEEK_NUMBER_IN_YEAR, [INV DATES].MONTH_NUMBER_IN_YEAR INTO ROXES
FROM DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS, [INV DATES]
WHERE (((DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "R1*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "R2*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "R4*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "R5*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "RR" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "B0*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "B1*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "B2*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "B5*" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.LOT_NUMBER) Like "B4*") AND ((DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION_START_TIME)<=[INV DATES]![THE_DATE]) AND ((DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION_END_TIME)>[INV DATES]![THE_DATE] Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION_END_TIME) Is Null) AND ((DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.CURRENT_QUANTITY_TIME )>=Now()-600) AND ((DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.FACILITY)="STPPRD" Or (DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.FACILITY)="EPIPRD"))
ORDER BY DSSAPP_FULL_WIP_PROD_STATS.OPERATION;
Dear all, imagine a table named "Database" with fields
Par1, Par2, ... ParN, Amount,
where most of the parameters in Par1,...ParN are in text format.
The structure of another table, "Criteria", is exactly like "Database" less "Amount" field.
Suppose we want to summarise "Amounts" from "Database" according to the sets of "Criteria", for each of its records. A set does not always include all of the fields, e.g. an empty field (or sort of wildcard) may mean that any value fits.
It seems like classical application of DSum function, but I've already spent a lot of time in desperate attempts to solve this problem and will highly appreciate your suggestions.
I wonder if you can help. I am trying to make a combo box with peoples ID numbers in which links to a table with that persons details. I have made the combo box with the names in but now trying to link the table to it.
For example: Fred is in the combo box with ID number 1 and the user selects him and wants to see his details about him after clicking continue. The form has autonumber 1 showing Fred's details after clcking this.
Any help
Cheers
John :cool:
Hi all.
As i'm still what can be called a "newbie" in MS Access, maybe one of you wizards
can help me out with this.
I'm having a product table in ms access, containing a few columns. The regular stuff (type, ID, ..).
It also contains a column i want to store the links to their documentation to, called "download'.
The fields of that table are loaded into a data access page.
Now the data access page is loaded into the frame of an HTML page. Everything works well, but when it
comes to the download-field, i get no link, but a piece of code instead.
Now these links are relative links (not absolute ones). What i'm searching for (for quiete some time now), is a way to make the links show as normal links.
Is there anyone who could give me a hint or who can help me out with this?
Thank you very much in advance,
Kind regards
Hi,
We've got an old database consisting of just an MDE file and its point to the UNC path of a server we need to decommission. Is there anyway I can amend the Links to an external mdb so it points to either the new server or folder?
Thanks.
Hello,
I have a splitted database. I have moved the location of these files to a new directory and when trying to run the refresh links, I get a warning for each table.
Is there a way I can avoid this?
I run the Linked Table manager utility but get always the window "select new location for table....". Considering that my program has a lot of tables, is there a way I can get around this problem? Thank you.
I was recently doing a little Spring Cleaning in my database and deleting old tables and queries that were no longer used or had been for experimental purposes. Unfortunately, I unknowingly deleted a query that was being used by a report I still needed and it took me several hours to find and correct the problem.
Not wanting to repeat this mistake, I began searching for a way to display my reports, queries, and tables and all the objects each is linked to. I thought it would be nice, for instance, to have a hard copy list of all my queries that showed where they are derived from and what other objects reference them. Is there a way to do this?
I've tried using the "Relationships" button and working with the Documenter, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I have also tried a Google search, but, admittedly, I may not be using the proper terminology to get good results.
Thanks for your time.
I am using 97 and have been running into problems with tutorials from microsoft since they are in 2000 format. Its not a big difference so maybe I just cant figure it out...
Anyways, I wanted to make a list of the reports I had for the user to click on one and have it pop up. Anyone know how I can make this list?
My idea is to somehow create the names in the list box using a query or something and have them be links to the report somehow...
Please help...Thanks :)
Hi,
I'm buliding an access system in which the forms and tables stored in seperate databases as such:
forms: \serverdirmyDatabase.mdb
tables: \serverdirdatamyTables.mdb
myDatabase has a load of linked tables from myTables. Problem; my network drives are mapped differently from the users, so the links do not work for me.
So - does anyone know how I can set up a relative link, so myDatabase looks for datamyTables? i.e. it looks from the source directory rather than checking the whole path back to the root?
Hope this is making sense . . .
Dave