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How to check if a table exists

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fabry

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How can I control if a table exists on my db and if not create one on the fly? My db is MS Access, I use SQL and ASP to connect to it.
Thanks to all.
Fabrizio
 
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Not really an Access developer, but I would try the following.

When you process the OpenRecordset method against a table in Access Basic, it should return a discernable error, which may be interpretted as 'Table not found'.

A simple 'select count(*) from table1' should suffice to determine the tables' existance.

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you might also try asking this question in the access forum
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rudy
 
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Thanks to all! The first trick is OK; but I try also to ask in Access forum, so I can know if there are other solutions!
Thanks again!
Fabrizio
 
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