NORTH WINDS IS READ-ONLY?

[Guest]

i would like to develop a new db, by using some imported objects from the
Northwinds database. However, it is READ-ONLY. How can make the file
available for us to make changes to?? please help....

 

[Damon Longworth]

You do not mention which objects. Most things can be copied into other
databases with drag and drop.

I would copy the database and then modify the copy. If the copy is read
only, right click on the MDB file and you should be able to change the
properties.

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i would like to develop a new db, by using some imported objects from the
Northwinds database. However, it is READ-ONLY. How can make the file
available for us to make changes to?? please help....

 

[John W. Vinson]

i would like to develop a new db, by using some imported objects from the
Northwinds database. However, it is READ-ONLY. How can make the file
available for us to make changes to?? please help....

Sounds like you may have copied it to a CD at some point - that sets the
read-only flag. Right click the file in Windows Explorer, view its Properties,
and uncheck the Read Only checkbox.

John W. Vinson [MVP]