Here’s a way around an error that can sometimes occur with the IsLoaded property. Q: Chuck Tucker writes that he is getting an error on the IsLoaded function reference in a code sample from my book, Access 2002 Inside-Out. A: IsLoaded is a function that comes with the Access sample Northwind database (among others). Many […]
Using the Office Envelope Object in Office 2000 – what works and what doesn’t. Some readers have asked whether the Office Envelope Object (featured in Access Archon #122) can be used in Office 2000. Well, sort of. While writing the article, I tested the two procedures in Office 2000 and found that the Word procedure […]
This is the book you need for all those situations when Access security is required. access archon #120 Introduction I have always hated Access security. It is a pain to secure a database, and a nightmare to modify a secured database – and, after all that trouble, the database really isn’t that secure, as […]
A reader suggests using Acrobat Distiller to print forms as they look on screen, and more. Gabriel Linart wrote to suggest using the Acrobat Distiller to print forms as they look on screen, for checking form design or keeping a printed record of data entry.This is an excellent solution if you have the full Adobe […]
How to calculate and track elapsed time. We receive lots of questions about tracking elapsed time, which confuses everyone at first. If you’re working within the same 24 hour time period, you can use the simple expression [endtime] – [starttime] to return the number of hours and minutes spent on a specific task. When you’re […]
