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Entry log database from Access to VB

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Hi,

I am an MS Access user that is making the leap over to VB 2008

So I am very new to VB 2008

So please excuse me if this is a dumb question

I have an entry log database that I am developing it basically logs people in/out as they enter/leave the building.

Basically how it works.. as a member of staff enters the building they swipe their entry card across a card reader the database logs whether they are entering or leaving the building

I want to be able to run the database in the "background" while the user/receptionist is working in other applications but still enabling the database to log entries into the building.

I can only get it to work if the database is open and the field with the barcode information that links to a staff members record has the focus.

Is this possible in VB 2008 or any other applications?

I have seen other door entry logging systems work in this way and I am wondering if I can get any pointers on where I should be looking in VB

Any help is much appreciated
Feb 22 '10 #1
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