Access 2003 Questions and Answers

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Combo box date/alpa field

Can it be done and how... I create a combo box and I want the field to have some alpha some numeric. the drop down will say "N/A". But if they want to put a date in that field, should be able to. My testing show it has to be either or. Also when I type in the year in that field, I will be typing...

View Answer   |  Nov 7 2008  8:46 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003
asked by Slcart1

  15 pts.

Access 2003 checkbox to perform calculations

I have modified the ledger template database from MS to incorporate 4 columns containing yes/no checkboxes. The checkboxes refer to 4 phases of contruction for the line entry. Some line entries may have nore than one box checked. My problem is that when I need to run a report on an individual...

View Answer   |  Nov 6 2008  7:48 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003, CheckBox
asked by Tm1300

  5 pts.

About UPDATE query

hi friends , i am using VB 2008 . database access 2003 in my project , i include an update query,its below con.Open() Dim cmd As New OleDbCommand("update device set manu='" + mtxt.Text + "',desc='" + dtxt.Text + "',model='" + mdtxt.Text + "',pdate='" + prodate.Text + "',price='" +...

View Answer   |  Nov 5 2008  4:09 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, RSS, Visual Basic 2008
asked by Ashar

  5 pts.

Not allowed to edit Microsoft Access forms

A previous employee built a very usable db, and has gone on to greener pastures. It isn't password protected. When we try to edit the db with new fields or change wording in fields, it asks if we want to exit the app. if Yes is clicked, it exits the app and Access. We use Office Pro 2003. Any help...

View Answer   |  Oct 21 2008  0:08 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, VBA, Visual Basic for Applications
asked by Donnerblue

  5 pts.

Cannot open second copy of Access 2003 database

I have created several databases that we use it the office. They are kept on a server. Recently, we started getting a security warning window everytime we open Access. It asks DO YOU WANT TO OPEN THIS FILE? and points out that the publisher is UNKNOWN PUBLISHER. If you click yes, it opens...

View Answer   |  Oct 15 2008  4:48 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003
asked by Tlsanders1

  335 pts.

Automated data entry for some controls based on data in other controls in Access 2003

Hi: I am creating a bilingual (english/french) database wherein I need to have the french controls automatically filled when I choose an english term from a dropdown list in the correspopnding english control. Example: I have a list of terms in a combo box control (named 'domain') containing the...

View Answer   |  Oct 1 2008  0:53 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, Localization, DataPropagator
asked by Willis1

  25 pts.

Microsoft Access printing

I had developed an application using MS Access 2003 and have no problem whether viewing or printing it in one page from my PC or Notebook. Also no problem when I opened this application in MS Access 2007 and printing it via MS Access 2007. By the way my printer is HP Laser Jet 1022. My problem is...

Answer Question   |  Sep 26 2008  8:05 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, Printing, Access 2007
asked by Pusparaj75

  10 pts.

Decimal places rounding to whole number

In my Access 2003 form values with decimal places are rounding to whole number. I've set the property to fixed formal with 2 decimal places and the problem continues.

View Answer   |  Sep 25 2008  9:08 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003, Access forms
asked by Juju

  335 pts.

Microsoft Access in a Server

Hi I am using Vb6 as front-end which is installed in the client machines and MS access 2003 in my server as back-end. Can I create local copies in each client system and at a particular time I need to update the server database with the local databases

View Answer   |  Sep 19 2008  7:24 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, Client-server, VB
asked by Threeeye

  5 pts.

Strange behavior in Access 2003 user interface

I create a form in access 2k3 data project connected to sql server 2k5. I put two check boxes on my form. On runtime, when i click on one of check box, it also fires on the other check box...set check box value from false to true. But it works normally when i use keyboard shortcut to fire that...

View Answer   |  Sep 7 2008  11:27 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, SQL Server 2005, Access 2003
asked by Ipong

  40 pts.

Export from Access to Excel shifts decimal position randomly

I am exporting from MS Access '03 to MS Excel '03. I retrieve several columns formatted as Fixed width with 2 decimal places in a query and then export those results to Excel. Occasionally, some of the columns, but not all values in that column, will display with the decimal point shifted one...

Answer Question   |  Sep 2 2008  8:52 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Export
asked by MBachman

  5 pts.

Switch/Case statment in access

how i can use Switch/Case Satatment in Mic. Access 2003, am working on database as follow: Field Name: Directions in this field i need to write codes like: TAm Field Name: Translation here i need to read TAm as T=Take, Am= Morning. the problem i have more than 200 codes, which they have to be...

View Answer   |  Aug 20 2008  11:10 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, Database programming, CASE statement
asked by Darkblue46

  15 pts.

How do I retrieve the most recent date from an access database

I am building a report in Access 2003 and am trying to pull data based on the most recent service call for a customer. There is typically several service call dates for each customer, but the only record I am concerned with is the most recent date.

View Answer   |  Aug 15 2008  5:29 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003, Access Database
asked by TheMooseRI

  15 pts.

database form

I used microsoft access 2003 to create a simple database to track asset destruction. I would like to create either an application or a web based form that will allow my employees to fill out, submit, and update the database without having to manually update it. What is the easiest way I can go...

View Answer   |  Aug 7 2008  1:41 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003
asked by Sturdy27

  25 pts.

Highlight Keywords in Access 2003 Forms

I have a searchable form in Access 2003. Users can type in a keyword or phrase to filter records. Is there a way of highlighting the keyword or phrase used in the set of filtered records?

asked by Morgandtx

  5 pts.

MS Access DB - Query

I have an Access database this is in place for in person registration at a convention. The registration system uses a few data fields then prints a report. I can't get the report to work the way that i want it to. I need the report to pull the record that i just entered via query (or whatever if...

View Answer   |  Jul 30 2008  6:23 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, Query, Access 2003
asked by Phixious

  15 pts.

Access 2003 - adding values to a specific record via a query

i have a situation where i have a table whose fields are : -Date reference: is a number which repredents a date in the Date Table (this way it is easier to manupilate dates) -value of payment: the monetary value of the payment that has to be paid at that date -Paid: here i enter yes or no. Now...

Answer Question   |  Jul 24 2008  11:45 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, Database programming, Access 2003
asked by Mutaz

  5 pts.

Refusal to recognize SQL Server 2005 Express on a client PC

I have installed SQL Server 2005 Express with about 10 client PCs. I also have Microsoft Access 2003 on the front-end linking to it using System DSNs. On one of the PCs, it refuses to recognize the SQL Server when I try to create a DSN. It does, however, see a different SQL Server that was...

View Answer   |  Jul 8 2008  3:45 PM GMT
Microsoft Access, SQL Server 2005, Access 2003
asked by SQL Server Ask the Experts

  2445 pts.

limit number of users in access 2003

I converted access 2000 to access 2003 and I did the front end/back end approach. I need to limit the number of users accessing the front end so it doesn't lock up the application and not populate the look up table...I inherited this application

Answer Question   |  Jun 16 2008  2:08 PM GMT
Access 2000, Access 2003
asked by Herdine

  30 pts.

MDE to updating table in backend database

I inherited a few databases which were created in Access 2000. I only have Access 2003 and I needed to make a new MDE file, I converted to Access 2003 then created the new MDE file. Now the problem is this, the new MDE won't write to the backend database.

View Answer   |  Jun 12 2008  12:29 AM GMT
Microsoft Access, Access 2003, .MDE files
asked by Herdine

  30 pts.

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