Problem with new database

[Rotata]

All,

Access 2003, Win XP, some sort of huge server.

I re-wrote (for the fifth of sixth time) the database we use for tracking
employees, work locations, and various bits of information. The newest
database still has about a dozen tables, but a simpler relational structure.

Anyway, everything was working on my machine and my boss pressured me to
move the new database into production.

So, I corrected what I could, split the database, put the backend on the
server and emailed the front end to the various users. As you might expect,
it doesn't always work right on other desktops. (everyone still has XP and
office 2003)

Users get messages such as "table locked by another user" and "can't locate
macro". The fields may or may not allow for searches and filters. A
calculation on one form will only calculate on my desktop.

What are some things to check for? (or uncheck?)

Thanks!

 

[Jerry Whittle]

1. All users of the database must have at least read, write, create, delete
(or modify) privileges to the folder holding the backend database file. Not
just the database .mdb file, but the entire folder.

2. Open the database and go to Tools, Options, and Advanced Tab. Set the
Default Open mode to Shared and the Default Record Locking to Edited Record.
(While you are in the Options area, go over to the General tab and turn off
Compact on Close and Name AutoCorrect. Trust me on this.)

3. It’s possible that someone has manually opened the database exclusively.
In that case go to the folder holding the .mdb file and open up the same
named .ldb file in Notepad. You might be able to read which users are in the
database and locked it. Apply 2â€x4†as necessary to user. However that should
give a "file already in use" error. To stop this from happening create a
shortcut for each user on their desktop or off the Start button. It should
list the target as the database file and look something like:
"P:\Databases\Database File.mdb"

4. It's possible that the users don't have the same drive mappings. Your
P-drive could be their M-drive.

 

[Rotata]

Jerry,

Thank you for your insight. After reviewing the suggested settings, the
problem appears to be with folder security.

Looks like a job for *ITS*.

Rotata