Can I replicate a database that already has data stored in it?

[Guest]

In other words, I have already populated a table with data that has been
pulled in from excel. At this point, I'd like to replicate the database to
have several different users enter more data. When I try to do this and then
synchronize it, I get an error telling me that I have the same replication id
in each version.

This leads me to believe that replication is only good for adding new
records, not adding to ones that already exist.

Am I correct?

And - while I'm asking questions, can I create a replica, save it on my hard
drive and then email it to someone to make changes to. When I get it back
with the changes, can I just save it to where I initially saved the replica
and have the design master recognize it and do the synchronization?

 

[Joan Wild]

This leads me to believe that replication is only good for adding new
records, not adding to ones that already exist.

Am I correct?

No. Replication works for edits, deletes, additions.

And - while I'm asking questions, can I create a replica, save it on my
hard
drive and then email it to someone to make changes to. When I get it back
with the changes, can I just save it to where I initially saved the
replica
and have the design master recognize it and do the synchronization?

No. Replication requires a connection to synchronize. You can't copy
replicas around like that.

Seek further help in the replication newsgroup. You'll find it under
English;Developer - Office Solutions;Access;replication