simple question

[Onslaughtdave]

Hi,

If i can recall my earylier semesters, we made an access database run like a windows app. I have two questions regarding this.

1- how do I get access to do that again cant recall how...

2- once that is done, will the created file still communicate with access. ie - if i make a new table or something will it show up in the created file. or if i make a query etc...

thanks

dave

 

[cghoga]

You should make a backup of your database.

Then in your database go to Tools - Startup and uncheck the Display Database Window checkbox, Allow Full Menus etc.
Basically uncheck what you don't want. The more you scale back the more it looks like a Windows app.

If you need to add tables, make modifications, etc hold down Shift - Enter when opening the database and it should display in Design mode allowing you to make all the modifications you need.

Also, depending on what menus you leave in the Startup you can click F11 to display the database window.

Furthermore, you might look at splitting the database; have a front end (for forms) and a back end (for data). Create an mde for the front end portion.

I could go on, but this should get you started.

Hope this helps.