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MS Access

theshadow · 2005-07-22 15:55:25

Hi all, Probably a silly question but here goes anyway: I got MS access database with manages customer details and I want to edit this database for another buisness but I don't seem to be able to switch to design mode. Is the database locked? If it is can it be unlocked? Thanks in advance

22-07-2005 4:55pm

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theshadow

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Hi all,
Probably a silly question but here goes anyway: I got MS access database with manages customer details and I want to edit this database for another buisness but I don't seem to be able to switch to design mode. Is the database locked? If it is can it be unlocked?
Thanks in advance

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#2 22-07-2005 5:29pm

logic

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when you right click on a table you should have design mode. You can check the security from the 'Tools' > 'Security' menu. I have never tried to lock out the design function so i'm not sure if its possible or not. Is is the same version of access your using?

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#3 22-07-2005 6:17pm

theshadow

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Can't right click anywhere. Also no Tools menu.

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#4 22-07-2005 6:39pm

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Have you tried opening Access first and then the dB, something about holding control when opening it.

Check with the person who set it up, you'll need to contact them anyway about copyright if you want to modify it especially for another commercial business.

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