Access Database Questions


Access Database update question
So I have two Access databases that are linked together so that tables on one of the database can be updated offline but can update the main one when needed. I have ran into an issue though where my table isn’t recognizing the linked data from the other tables that it needs to. For this [...]

Answer Question   |  April 28, 2009  2:50 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access
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30 pts.

Access Course/Student Database
I work in an educational environment. I have created a database that includes a table of courses, certificates & students. The relationships are correct, because when I look in certificates, I can see the courses for that certificate and under that the students enrolled in that course. Same with the students table, I can see [...]

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2009  1:23 PM
Access 2007, Access Database, Access Tables, Microsoft Access
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50 pts.

Autopopulating following fields
I have created my first Access database form, and now when I enter data into some fields, it autopopulates the three following fields. If I enter data in one of the following fields, it changes all of the other fields. It seems that my fields are all connected to the same row in my tables. [...]

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2009  5:22 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

AccessDataSource and ‘?’ parameters asp.net
I have been stuck on something for days and wondering if anyone can offer any help. I am using an Access Database, so i am using the accessDataSource in asp.net I drag and drop an accessdatasource on the form, and also a datagrid. This is a simple datafile with 2 fields. An ID and an [...]

Answer Question   |  April 14, 2009  6:46 PM
Access Database, ASP.NET, Microsoft Access
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20 pts.

Trying to learn – How to filter dates…
I have a DB that lists a date in each column, so that when I run a simple query I can pull up only the dates that I need. I have tried (filtering by exculding dates not needed) but now my DB is too big to spend the time going through each date, to only [...]

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2009  2:27 PM
Access Database, Access Database Filters, Access Database Format, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

Creating Ref numbers from two fields
I want to create an ID code from the first 3 letters of a surname in the surname filed and combine it with a 3 digit number to create a unique ID code. Appreciate it if anyone could tell me how this is done in Access.

Answer Question   |  April 4, 2009  7:42 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Access Unique ID
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5 pts.

Update Access Databse
How do I set up web application, using classic Asp to update access 2002 database?

Answer Question   |  April 4, 2009  3:08 PM
Access 2002, Access Database, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

Database Access 2007
Hi, I have created a database and created a query with some fields from my main table. Now I would like to add more fields but I can’t any hint? When I go into my design mode those new fields do not apper?

Answer Question   |  March 20, 2009  7:25 PM
Access 2007, Access Database, Access Database Design, Access Database Format, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

Format a field
I need to format a text box to begin with a zero with no decimals (i.e. 0310) If I type in 0310, it appears as 310.

Answer Question   |  March 16, 2009  12:20 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

Date a specific record in Microsoft Access
I have a database where I would like to specifically date a record when a value/change is made in one of the fields of the record. Specifically, my database has addresses for donation solicitation, and I wish to date a donation made by a receipient at a particular address. So, basically, if I receive a [...]

Answer Question   |  April 9, 2009  1:38 PM
Access Database, Access Records, Microsoft Access
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65 pts.

Formatting a subform for printing in access 2000
I am trying to print a form in access 2000. The form consists of a subform. The problem is when I print, the name of the subform is printed at the bottom of the fields on the subform. The name of the subform appears whenever there is a blank field at the end of the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 9, 2009  8:54 PM
Access 2000, Access Database, Access forms, Microsoft Access, Printing Subforms
30 pts.

New Access user!
I am a new Access user with no training. What I know, I have figured out on my own. The issue I am having now is why does Access always save a copy whenever anyone exits the database? It will save a copy and number it every time. Most days there’s about 12 -15 copies. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2009  2:04 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access
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50 pts.

MS Access 2007 Author credit
I’m designing a database for my town office as part of my class project. I want to put my name on the project somewhere as author so I get some credit for my work. Where/how can I do this?

Answer Question   |  March 3, 2009  8:12 PM
Access 2007, Access Database, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

access 03 sending emails
I created a new database. with a data access page. when the person or persons are entering a new log i would like for access to send a e-mail to notify me of a new entry. I built a module to grab the fields i need to be sent. I just can’t get it to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 2, 2009  4:31 PM
Access 2003, Access Database, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

Adding Serial Number to an already existing access document
Hi , I want to add a row of serial number for the existing records in MS access .Whenever I am trying to define a new row with type as “Auto Number” and save the same it automatically gets changed to Text type.Please suggest. Thanks, Ansh

Answer Question   |  March 22, 2010  2:46 PM
Access 2003, Access Database, Microsoft Access
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20 pts.

Iseries Queries.
Hello, I have a query schedule that runs Daily and looks for events for the previous day and, it’s access in access database, but on Mondays I don’t get anything because is set for previous day and Sat and Sunday overwrite the query so I get ZERO results. I’ve set for YESTERDAYX. How can I [...]

Answer Question   |  January 13, 2009  7:06 PM
Access Database, AS/400 queries, AS/400 scheduling, Microsoft Access
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100 pts.

Adding a password to a SQL Server 2005 database
We are moving our Microsoft Access database to SQL Server 2005, and the Access database has password protection. How can you add a password to a database in SQL Server 2005?

Answer Question   |  January 14, 2009  4:32 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access, Password management, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server databases
2,585 pts.

Export Access to Outlook
Is there a simple way to export an Access Database to Outlook? There seems to be an export to Lotus 123 but not one for Outlook, am I missing something?

Answer Question   |  January 9, 2009  7:02 PM
Access Database, Export Access to Outlook, Microsoft Access, Outlook
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10 pts.

Access Database – Colorize one word or letter
How do I colorize one character in a field in a table? I want the letter “O” to be in red for one customer and blue for another customer in the same column but different rows.

Answer Question   |  January 6, 2009  5:25 PM
Access Database, Access Database Format, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

mixed 2000 db and 2007 mixed datepicker results
I had an old access database (2000) and ported it to access 2007 all well and good then created a new date field in my form, now i get the datepicker option for the new field but none of the old date fields. any ideas how to get access 2007 to give date picker to [...]

Answer Question   |  December 13, 2008  1:14 PM
Access 2000, Access 2007, Access Database, Access Date Picker, Microsoft Access
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30 pts.