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    Timeframe options for pdf files

    Hi I have converted a word document to '.pdf' using Adobe Acrobat Proffessional v6. We would like to have the file expire after a timeframe and in effect making it unable to be opened. This would achieve quality control and prevent old information from being accessed. Any advice would be...
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    Expiry options for pdf files

    Thank you
  3. FireViking

    Expiry options for pdf files

    Hi I have converted a word document to '.pdf' using Adobe Acrobat Proffessional v6. We would like to have the file expire after a timeframe and in effect making it unable to be opened. This would achieve quality control and prevent old information from being accessed. Any advice would be...
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    locate and open pdf file through query

    Hi ken Please disregard the last post. I have worked it out using List0.Hyperlink.Follow which works fine for the a doubleclick event. Can I call up a search dialog box to select a specific drive where multiple cdrom drives exist? Cheers
  5. FireViking

    locate and open pdf file through query

    Hi Ken Thank you again, the hyperlink seems to be the way to go. I would prefer to display the data in a listbox however it seems that the hyperlink doesnt work from the listbox. I bound the colomn containing the hyperlink so can you help with the click event code or is there a better way? Cheers
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    locate and open pdf file through query

    Thanks Ken My appologies Our employees use notice books containing a unique reference for each notice issued. The data is then entered into the database using the unique reference of the notice as the ID. The paper copies are then stored in archived binders and put away. To ease the process of...
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    locate and open pdf file through query

    Hi all Cant really find too much on this subject. I want to be able to open and view a pdf file of the users choice from a list box. The location of the files would most likely be on a network drive or cd. The specific file reference will be stored within a table. My question is how to...
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    Wildcard queries

    Hi Ken and r937, You are not going to beleive this but i feel quite embarrassed. My query was working fine right from word go, because the date feilds on the form were blank it returned no records because it was looking for blank feilds ((obviously)). I have constructed a work around to ensure...
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    Wildcard queries

    Hi Ken, I am not using code in this instant. I have created the query in the design veiw window and assigned criteria from there. All the 'Like' criteria work fine. The 'Between' dates criteria causes the problem. I did try to write the criteria using your solution in the SQL veiw window but it...
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    Wildcard queries

    I have created a query with multiple feilds and assigned wildcard criteria linked to my form to each feild. The following is an eg. LIKE "*" & [forms]![formname]![formfeild] & "*" this works fine when the query is run. I have created a form with the intention of the user...
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    Wildcard queries

    Hi all, The keyword search is down for maintenance so here goes. I have created a query with multiple feilds and assigned wildcard criteria to each feild. The following is an eg. LIKE "*" & [forms]![formname]![formfeild] & "*" this works fine when the query is run. I have...
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    Super .mdw file surpasses all security

    Hi all, Your suggestion Fran made me take a closer look at the FAQ and follow process more precisely. I realised that I didnt follow the last point of creating a new database and importing all tables etc to remove the open/run properties. I think the most important point is to remove all...
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    Super .mdw file surpasses all security

    Hi all, Well well!! I cannot beleive this but the security has failed again. It was all working fine, the database was placed on a network and only those with access and permissions could open it. I tested it on a number of occassions and from different computers and I thought it was a winner...
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    PROS Speak Up!! How do I Select and Highlight ListBox Value

    Ensure the list box has got focus and then use the arrow keys on the keyboard
  15. FireViking

    MS Access Security - I can't get it to work!!

    Follow jeremy's advice. I had a similar problem and found that you need to create the worgroup first before running the security wizard. Read the FAQ in jeremy thread above.

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