Access Question

[pushVTEC]

I have a .mdb access file that has a form to interact with the database. Would I have to de-compile the .mdb to get access to author the form and modify how it works? Or do I have to get a hold of the original file? Thanks

 

[AtlantaBob]

At the risk of being extremely ignorant here, you should be able to edit the form (assuming you have the right permissions) from the mdb file. The "code" that runs the forms, etc. isn't actually compiled in the traditional sense, rather it's interpreted at the time that it's called.

If Access doesn't automatically show you the window that will let you edit the forms, you should be able to get there via the Windows menu. If not, search the online help for "startup form" or something like that.

Sorry for the vague instructions, I'm moving offices, and my pc with Access is in pieces on the floor here.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

 

[Megadeth]

Does the DB have any security set on it? Passwords, users, ect....?
If not then you should be able to open it with full access by holding down the right shift key while opening the file.