Updating a Front End

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I have a split database and the FE and BE are in a folder on our network. I
made a copy of both to do some changes to the FE and placed them in a
different folder. When I link the tables to the original BE, the change does
not work. For example, on the switchboard is a button that when pressed a
form with a drop-down appears (originally, the user had to type in a name,
now they can choose from a drop-down). This does not work when linked to the
original BE. If I change the linked tables to the copy of the BE, it works.

What am I doing wrong? I'm using Access 2007.

Thank you.
 
If you made changes to the table design you'll have to also make those
changes in the production system. That means you must gain exclusive
access and control of the production BackEnd, make a copy of it for
safety and then incorporate your design changes into the production
BackEnd.. Now test that your changes work. If and when they do then
make sure that your users have the new FrontEnd. Now they can get
back to work.

If you have never looked there before I suggest visiting Tony Toews's
site and learn about his FrontEnd Updater.

HTH
 
Thank you, Larry. I'll work on this and also look at Tony's site. Your help
is greatly appreciated. Have a great day.
 

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