forms not listed in database contents, yet can add data to them

[rnie]

Hi - there are no forms listed when I open up the database in design view.
All the tables, queries, and macros are there.

When I open up the database to add data, all the forms are there and can be
used. The data is stored. So, it seems that the forms are still there, but
just cannot be seen in design view.

The database, when I open it up in design view, says Access 2000 file object
even though I am using Access 2003 - could that be the problem?

Thanks!

 

[Arvin Meyer [MVP]]

You cannot open an entire database in Design View. Try opening it normally,
selecting a form, and choosing Design View from the View menu.

The default file format of Access 2000 is quite useable in every subsequent
version.

 

[rnie]

Thanks for your reply.

I designed the database and was able to access everything until today. I
don't think anyone else has done anything to it or even opened it.

 

[George Nicholson]

Check the scroll bar position on the Forms tab then. It may simply be out of
position. I've been scared by that a few times, lol.