I have been having an ongoing problem with a DB at work concerning people getting "locked out". Access warnings relating to "exclusive" mode
The research I have done and the replies received suggest I split the DB (front-end/back-end).
A working copy of the DB was split and I can see how the DB (back-end) is being updated.
Being such an Access noob (who did not actually build the DB)
I don't know what people mean exactly when they say to give each person a copy of the forms on their desktops. Actually, I know what they mean I just don't know how to do it.
Question, if each person has a copy of the DB on their workstations does the back-end only get updated when they hit save?
Is the back-end only really current when all people have logged out of that DB?
Is there any way for someone to get real time views of the front-end (at a particular workstation) from the back-end?
Thanks for the help
Chuck
Feb 20 '07
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Set the open mode of the backend to shared.
I checked the BE and the FE and both have their default open mode set to shared. I found it through tool-->options-->advanced tab
What do you think?
I know it is something I am missing I just can't see it...
MMcCarthy 14,534
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I checked the BE and the FE and both have their default open mode set to shared. I found it through tool-->options-->advanced tab
What do you think?
I know it is something I am missing I just can't see it...
Check the Record locking is set to Edited Record.
If so it sounds like it might be a network issue.
Mary
Check the Record locking is set to Edited Record.
If so it sounds like it might be a network issue.
Mary
Mary, I set the default record locking to 'edited record' it was 'no locks'
There is also a checked box entitled 'open databases using record-level locking'
I will give it a shot now after changing the default record lock
Thanks,
Chuck
 Denburt 1,356
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I have seen similar situations networks can be fun. You stated that you are an access noob but I don't know if you have any programming experience. I have some code for distributing copies and making updates, but you will need to tailor it a little for your purposes.
What I do is set up my Main menu with a version number I use two tables one linked to the backend and one local table in the front end if I update the servers copy with a new version number my clients will see a message with in about 5 min (using the timer on the main menu). I never close the main menu I always hide/unhide it so the timer is always there. When the message pops up they click yes or no and is yes then they get the newer version (code I use creates a VBS script for copying and reopening the new version for you) all completely automated.
I also added a feature so that a new user can click on the front end located on the server and they get a message requesting them to click ok so it will copy to there local hard drive and open from there.
It also adds a shortcut to the desktop btw.
If you feel up to the task let me know and I will be glad to help.
I have seen similar situations networks can be fun. You stated that you are an access noob but I don't know if you have any programming experience. I have some code for distributing copies and making updates, but you will need to tailor it a little for your purposes.
What I do is set up my Main menu with a version number I use two tables one linked to the backend and one local table in the front end if I update the servers copy with a new version number my clients will see a message with in about 5 min (using the timer on the main menu). I never close the main menu I always hide/unhide it so the timer is always there. When the message pops up they click yes or no and is yes then they get the newer version (code I use creates a VBS script for copying and reopening the new version for you) all completely automated.
I also added a feature so that a new user can click on the front end located on the server and they get a message requesting them to click ok so it will copy to there local hard drive and open from there.
It also adds a shortcut to the desktop btw.
If you feel up to the task let me know and I will be glad to help.
Do you mean you just have them grab a copy of the FE from the server everytime they attempt to open the DB, could this fix this "records opening uneditable" problem for me?
I changed the default open modes but no joy...
Check the Record locking is set to Edited Record.
If so it sounds like it might be a network issue.
Mary
Mary what I am doing is:
I changed the default record locking to shared
on another workstation I navigate to the share where the MDE is
I drag a copy onto their desktop
when I open it does not allow me to enter text...
Ideas???
I am fairly sure it is not the network, the problem probably lies between the keyboard and the chair...
Denburt 1,356
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
Do you mean you just have them grab a copy of the FE from the server everytime they attempt to open the DB, could this fix this "records opening uneditable" problem for me?
That would probably be an easy solution for you just let them copy the front end to their hard drive and then they will have a copy.
I was simply stating that I use VBA to automate the copying process. I got tired of people calling me and saying they copied it but lost it. :)
MMcCarthy 14,534
Recognized Expert Moderator MVP
Mary what I am doing is:
I changed the default record locking to shared
on another workstation I navigate to the share where the MDE is
I drag a copy onto their desktop
when I open it does not allow me to enter text...
Ideas???
I am fairly sure it is not the network, the problem probably lies between the keyboard and the chair...
Just our of curiousity don't drag a copy just create a shortcut and see if you have the same problem.
Mary
Just our of curiousity don't drag a copy just create a shortcut and see if you have the same problem.
Mary
I made a shortcut and stuck it on the desktop, when I clicked it I got a dialog box saying that 'DistributedFE. mde is a read only file you will not be able to edit blah blah blah'
MMcCarthy 14,534
Recognized Expert Moderator MVP
I made a shortcut and stuck it on the desktop, when I clicked it I got a dialog box saying that 'DistributedFE. mde is a read only file you will not be able to edit blah blah blah'
OK copy it down and right click to get the file properties and see if the file is set to read only.
You did say you could open and edit the file directly on the network didn't you?
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