HELP!

[Daniel Kaseman]

I work for a company that uses 1 database for 5 users.

Ocassionally, while entering data into the talbes, one of us will get the
message on the screen:

"Couldn't update; currently locked."

What does this mean? How do we prevent it?

Also, we get a message called: "Disk or Network error."

Should we use linked tables?

There are no forms in the database, only tables.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Daniel

 

[Guest]

As to your "disk or network error", we experience this situation from time to
time. Our shared database is stored on a server in another building,
allowing multiple users to use it at the same time. If for some reason
communication cannot initially be made, or if it is disrupted during a work
session, the database seems to freeze up, and the "disk or network error" is
displayed. Try having the user close, and then reopen the database. If it
was a momentary communication disruption, you'll probably get right back in.
Typically for us, we lose and have to re-enter only the last record or two.

As to your "couldn't update; currently locked", it may be that while one of
your users in updating a record, another is attempting to access the same
record. You may want to check your Record Locking settings on the Tools -
Options - Advanced Tab, and search Help under Sharing Data.