Create database in Access 2003 gets Access 2000 formatted DB

I just purchased a new PC that came with MS Office 2003 (Professional
Ed.). I opened MS Access 2003 and created a new database but it opened
with a "note in the window header bar" that says "Access 2000 File
Format".

1. Why did this happen?
2. Should I delete this database and start again?
3. I am not exactly sure what level of software the end user will be at
(I am creating this database for use by someone else), but I have been
assured that they have MS Access.

Did I do something wrong here? Suggestions, please.

Thanks, much.

Sueb

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re: Create database in Access 2003 gets Access 2000 formatted DB

No, you didn't do anything wrong. The default format for 2002 and 2003 is
2000. You can change it if you want by clicking Tools - Database Utilities -
Convert. It would be a REALLY good idea if you would learn more about your
enduser environment. There have, of course, been changes since 2000, and if
your enduser is going to be using 2000 you would have to maintain the 2000
format, and make SURE you didn't use a 2002-2003 specific items (like the
FileDialog, for example).


"Susan Bricker" <slbrick@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:42531ba2$1_2@127.0.0.1...[color=blue]
>I just purchased a new PC that came with MS Office 2003 (Professional
> Ed.). I opened MS Access 2003 and created a new database but it opened
> with a "note in the window header bar" that says "Access 2000 File
> Format".
>
> 1. Why did this happen?
> 2. Should I delete this database and start again?
> 3. I am not exactly sure what level of software the end user will be at
> (I am creating this database for use by someone else), but I have been
> assured that they have MS Access.
>
> Did I do something wrong here? Suggestions, please.
>
> Thanks, much.
>
> Sueb
>
> *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***[/color]

re: Create database in Access 2003 gets Access 2000 formatted DB

Following on from Scott's advice, you can set access to create new databases
in 2002 format by clicking on tools - options - advanced and select which
ever format as the default.

Mark

"Scott McDaniel" <scott@NO_SPAM_HEREthedatabaseplace.net> wrote in message
news:nOWdnY3NfaYirM7fRVn-gg@comcast.com...
No, you didn't do anything wrong. The default format for 2002 and 2003 is
2000. You can change it if you want by clicking Tools - Database Utilities -
Convert. It would be a REALLY good idea if you would learn more about your
enduser environment. There have, of course, been changes since 2000, and if
your enduser is going to be using 2000 you would have to maintain the 2000
format, and make SURE you didn't use a 2002-2003 specific items (like the
FileDialog, for example).


"Susan Bricker" <slbrick@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:42531ba2$1_2@127.0.0.1...[color=blue]
>I just purchased a new PC that came with MS Office 2003 (Professional
> Ed.). I opened MS Access 2003 and created a new database but it opened
> with a "note in the window header bar" that says "Access 2000 File
> Format".
>
> 1. Why did this happen?
> 2. Should I delete this database and start again?
> 3. I am not exactly sure what level of software the end user will be at
> (I am creating this database for use by someone else), but I have been
> assured that they have MS Access.
>
> Did I do something wrong here? Suggestions, please.
>
> Thanks, much.
>
> Sueb
>
> *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***[/color]

re: Create database in Access 2003 gets Access 2000 formatted DB

Scott,

Thank you for the information ... and Yes, I am in the process of
finding out what environment the user will have (level of Windows and MS
Access). I was just trying to get a jump on the project.

While I have your attention ... could I ask another question?

I am getting a warning concerning Macro security. I understand that is
due to the level of security that is set (currently set to Medium). How
crucial is this setting if the project is only going to a single user
and it won't be on a server and no one else will be using it? Can I
safely reduce the security setting for Macros to Low?

Thanks.

Sue

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