Two choices:
1) Maintain two distinct versions of the database - one for you and
one for "others". Create a third database that links to tables in both
the other databases. Write a series of queries that compare data
between the two versions and makes the appropriate corrections.
Depending on the database complexity, this could be easy or hard.
2) Implement Access' Replication. It's in the Tools menu. This feature
allows you to make changes to two or more replicas of the same
database, and then to synchronize them afterwards. It works well, but
there are several "gotchas" to look out for. For example, it increases
the database size by adding hidden fields and tables, and it requires
that you designate a location for each replica and forever afterwards
refrain from changing that location. In other words, copying from the
LAN to your notebook computer and back again is not allowed. OTOH,
synchronizing between the LAN and your notebook over the wire is fully
supported. Check online Help and read articles at
www.trigeminal.com
for advice.
On 9 Jul 2004 04:30:46 -0700,
ph****@wesselconsulting.com (Phil
Matish, MCSE) wrote:
I have an Access database that I use frequently. Often, I take it to
a home PC, or laptop to work on at night. The next day, I overwrite
the old one with the one I have been working on.
The only problem is - during this time, others may want to add records
at the office. This causes an obvious data loss problem if I
overwrite their edition of the database.
Is there a way to synchronize the database? If someone made additions
at the office, and I made additions (or edits, deletions, etc) at
home, can they both be resolved some how? This would be very helpful.
Phil
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