473,785 Members | 2,789 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
+ Post

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

Updating Database

I have a database that is being shared on the network. The database it
split up into front end and back end. The back end is residing on the
shared network drive while the front end is on each local pc and just
linked to the back end. All that's contained in the front end are forms
with combo boxes and text boxes that is used for data entry. Is there
a way to code or create a macro to update all the front ends on each
local computer when a new form is added to the front end versus having
to make a copy of it to each pc and overwriting the previous version
that was there. Thanks in advance for any insights and help.

Apr 20 '06 #1
5 1365
HJ
The easiest way that I know, is to place your new version on a shared
network drive and to have your login script copy this version to the local
pc. That way you do not have to copy the front end to each pc yourself and
each user has the new version when they log on to the network.

Another, not so user friendly, way is to send your users an e-mail with a
link to a batch file on a shared network drive. The batch file then performs
the copy.

You may also use Group Policy, but that's a more extensive story than these
simple scripting options.

HTH,

HJ

<fo*******@mart ecgroup.com> wrote in message
news:11******** **************@ u72g2000cwu.goo glegroups.com.. .
I have a database that is being shared on the network. The database it
split up into front end and back end. The back end is residing on the
shared network drive while the front end is on each local pc and just
linked to the back end. All that's contained in the front end are forms
with combo boxes and text boxes that is used for data entry. Is there
a way to code or create a macro to update all the front ends on each
local computer when a new form is added to the front end versus having
to make a copy of it to each pc and overwriting the previous version
that was there. Thanks in advance for any insights and help.

Apr 20 '06 #2

Try Tony Toews' Auto FE Updater

www.granite.ab.ca/access/autofe.htm

It works like a charm

Jim Devenish

*** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***
Apr 20 '06 #3
Check out Tony Toews' auto FE updater, at
http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/autofe.htm.

<fo*******@mart ecgroup.com> wrote in message
news:11******** **************@ u72g2000cwu.goo glegroups.com.. .
I have a database that is being shared on the network. The database it
split up into front end and back end. The back end is residing on the
shared network drive while the front end is on each local pc and just
linked to the back end. All that's contained in the front end are forms
with combo boxes and text boxes that is used for data entry. Is there
a way to code or create a macro to update all the front ends on each
local computer when a new form is added to the front end versus having
to make a copy of it to each pc and overwriting the previous version
that was there. Thanks in advance for any insights and help.

Apr 20 '06 #4
tony knows a lot more about this than I do, so read the article on his
website...

http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/autofe.htm

Apr 20 '06 #5
Thanks guys and Tony. I was able to download the fe updater and got it
to work.

Apr 21 '06 #6

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

11
16227
by: Jason | last post by:
Let's say I have an html form with 20 or 30 fields in it. The form submits the fields via POST to a php page which updates a table in a database with the $_POST vars. Which makes more sense? 1) simply UPDATING the values for all fields in the table, whether or not any particular field has actually changed 2) running a second SELECT statement and comparing the $_POST vars to the returned values, and only UPDATING those that have...
1
2041
by: gaosul | last post by:
I am non-programming scientist and I am using a Program called Easyarticles from Synaptosoft Inc., which is based the database program Access. Unfortunately, the owner of this company has disappeared even though his website still functions. As the program requires updating, I was wondering whether anyone has any suggestions, as to what I should do. The program allows you to search a public database called PubMed. You can mark abstracts...
3
1407
by: Bucko | last post by:
How important do you guys feel locking a database is while updating/adding information? Do you do it with every app you make? Only very high volume (traffic) apps? I'm trying to decide if my app needs it.
5
2039
by: junglist | last post by:
Hi guys, I've been trying to implement an editable datagrid and i have been succesful up to the point where i can update my datagrid row by row. However what used to happen was that once i updated one row, all of them were updated so i immediatelly figured out that i have to include the id of every entry in the update statement. This is where the problem is raised. My database is an Access database. The table i am updating contains a Date...
1
2467
by: Luis Esteban Valencia | last post by:
Hello Everyone, Iam an intermediate ASP.Net programmer and iam facing a challenging task. I have a table in MS-SQL server database called 'Members'. The table has following fields... mem_id integer primary key lastname nvarchar(30) firstname nvarchar(30)
3
6337
by: | last post by:
Hello, I have created an ASP.NET 2.0 application that utilized a Gridview Control to display and update/delete data. The problem I am having is that the gridview control is displaying the data correctly but it is not updating or deleting the rows. What I did was, in design view, added a gridview control and added an sqldatasource control. I configured the data source to update and delete. In the gridview tasks I selected enable...
10
5685
by: jaYPee | last post by:
does anyone experienced slowness when updating a dataset using AcceptChanges? when calling this code it takes many seconds to update the database SqlDataAdapter1.Update(DsStudentCourse1) DsStudentCourse1.AcceptChanges() i'm also wondering because w/ out AcceptChanges the data is still save into the database and it is now faster.
2
2859
by: Alexey.Murin | last post by:
The application we are developing uses MS Access 2003 database (with help of ADO). We have noticed that during massive records updating the size of the mdb file increases dramatically (from 3-4 to 200-300 Mb). After compacting the file shrinks back to 3-4 Mb. I have performed the following experiment. I created a test database containing only one table with two columns (Key number, Value text(50)). The table contains 10 thousands...
4
2376
by: Geoff | last post by:
Hi I'm hoping somebody can help me with the following problem that has occurred to me. Suppose I have two tables in an SQL Server database. Let's call these tables A and B. Assume that A has two fields: a primary key and another holding a string. In table B there are three fields: a primary key, a foreign key (which links to the primary key in A) and other field holding a string.
1
2374
by: jonbartlam | last post by:
Hi There I'm not sure what exactly is going wrong here. I'm writing an application that retreives a table from a database (tbl_internalfaults) and updates it. (Actually, just the status column will need updating with 'CLOSED' where necessary.) I have been trying to use the OLEDB command builder to build the statement to update the database however it is returning an error whenever I try to do this. I already have a dataset full of data, 1...
0
9645
marktang
by: marktang | last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However, people are often confused as to whether an ONU can Work As a Router. In this blog post, we’ll explore What is ONU, What Is Router, ONU & Router’s main usage, and What is the difference between ONU and Router. Let’s take a closer look ! Part I. Meaning of...
0
10336
Oralloy
by: Oralloy | last post by:
Hello folks, I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>". The problem is that using the GNU compilers, it seems that the internal comparison operator "<=>" tries to promote arguments from unsigned to signed. This is as boiled down as I can make it. Here is my compilation command: g++-12 -std=c++20 -Wnarrowing bit_field.cpp Here is the code in...
0
9953
tracyyun
by: tracyyun | last post by:
Dear forum friends, With the development of smart home technology, a variety of wireless communication protocols have appeared on the market, such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. Each protocol has its own unique characteristics and advantages, but as a user who is planning to build a smart home system, I am a bit confused by the choice of these technologies. I'm particularly interested in Zigbee because I've heard it does some...
0
8978
agi2029
by: agi2029 | last post by:
Let's talk about the concept of autonomous AI software engineers and no-code agents. These AIs are designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a software development project—planning, coding, testing, and deployment—without human intervention. Imagine an AI that can take a project description, break it down, write the code, debug it, and then launch it, all on its own.... Now, this would greatly impact the work of software developers. The idea...
1
7502
isladogs
by: isladogs | last post by:
The next Access Europe User Group meeting will be on Wednesday 1 May 2024 starting at 18:00 UK time (6PM UTC+1) and finishing by 19:30 (7.30PM). In this session, we are pleased to welcome a new presenter, Adolph Dupré who will be discussing some powerful techniques for using class modules. He will explain when you may want to use classes instead of User Defined Types (UDT). For example, to manage the data in unbound forms. Adolph will...
0
6741
by: conductexam | last post by:
I have .net C# application in which I am extracting data from word file and save it in database particularly. To store word all data as it is I am converting the whole word file firstly in HTML and then checking html paragraph one by one. At the time of converting from word file to html my equations which are in the word document file was convert into image. Globals.ThisAddIn.Application.ActiveDocument.Select();...
0
5383
by: TSSRALBI | last post by:
Hello I'm a network technician in training and I need your help. I am currently learning how to create and manage the different types of VPNs and I have a question about LAN-to-LAN VPNs. The last exercise I practiced was to create a LAN-to-LAN VPN between two Pfsense firewalls, by using IPSEC protocols. I succeeded, with both firewalls in the same network. But I'm wondering if it's possible to do the same thing, with 2 Pfsense firewalls...
0
5513
by: adsilva | last post by:
A Windows Forms form does not have the event Unload, like VB6. What one acts like?
3
2881
bsmnconsultancy
by: bsmnconsultancy | last post by:
In today's digital era, a well-designed website is crucial for businesses looking to succeed. Whether you're a small business owner or a large corporation in Toronto, having a strong online presence can significantly impact your brand's success. BSMN Consultancy, a leader in Website Development in Toronto offers valuable insights into creating effective websites that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. In this comprehensive...

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.