A look at the Extras Add-in which combines the functionality of backup and field listing. Access Archon #155 Introduction In previous articles, I described a set of objects you could import into any Access database to do database backup (Access Archon #151) or list tables and queries and their fields
Here’s a quick solution to get databases linked again if the Linked Table Manager is missing from the Database Utilities menu. Q: Jeanne M. writes: “I sent new back-end and front-end databases to a client, and told him to re-link the front-end to the back-end, but he said there was
Here’s how to make a reminder automatically pop up with a MessageBox when a date has expired. Q: Martin writes: “I keep trying to make a reminder that automatically pops up with a msgbox when a date has expired, but no luck… If cboPartshøringSlut >= Date Then MsgBox “Partshøringen
More on creating mass emails with report attachments. Access Archon #135 When the database is opened, the CreateSnapshots procedure is run to automatically create report snapshots for the four reports in the database, in the DocumentsAccess Merge folder (this folder will be created if it doesn’t already exist, using methods
Looks at importing Excel data to Access databases. Q: Graham Alison has two Excel workbooks, and when he imports them into an Access database, he just gets the data, not the formats that make the spreadsheets work. A: Data is all you will get when importing from Excel. If you
How to format times and/or dates in the way you want to see them. Q: M. Schiller wants to know how to convert a time to the 12 hour time format. A: There is no need to convert – just use the Format function to format dates and/or times in
Here’s the code to use to email Excel worksheets (using the Word envelope object). Access Archon #122 Access versions: 2002 and 2003 In Part I of this article I discussed how to use the Word envelope object to email Word documents and Excel worksheets, thus avoiding the pain of attachments
How to auto-populate City and State fields on a form when the user selects a Zip Code. Q: Joe O’Meara wants to auto-populate City and State fields on a form when the user selects a Zip Code. How can this be done? A: Here is a procedure that updates
How to get full justification in a Memo field on a form. Q: Bronwyn Pugh writes to ask if there is a way to get full justification in a Memo field on a form (no jagged right edge).A: From Access 2000 on, there is an alignment selection (oddly named Distribute)
A reader wants to know if there’s a tool that sets up code for error handling. Q:Stephen Young writes to ask whether there is a tool for Access that sets up the code for error handling in a function or sub. A:There is no built-in tool for this purpose in
How to find Outlook mail messages from a specific sender. Q: Ray in New Zealand writes: “I’m trying to link my Access db (Accommodation) to Outlook. I receive accommodation bookings from guests and would like to be able to click on a button on the guest data form which will
Access Archon #170 Introduction Several earlier Access Archon articles have dealt with various aspects of mass emailings. In Access Archon #106 I described how to send mass emailings from an Access table, in Access Archon #135 I described how to send reports as attachments for a mass emailing, and in
Q: Sanjay Singal wants to know how to send an attachment generated from Access data in an Outlook email message. A: Access Archon #148 deals with this topic (creating and mailing attachments in an email message). In this sample database, the values of various email message fields are picked up
How to create an Add-to Combo Box with a Data Entry Form. Access Archon #161 Creating an Add-to Combo Box with a Data Entry Form If you want to add new entries to a table that has more than one or two fields, a different technique is needed: opening up
Tips for using dates in file save names. Q: Luis Pelaez writes to say that he is having a problem creating a document save name with a formatted date. A: You can have problems if you use slashes in file names, such as the standard mm/dd/yyyy date format. I use
How to display linked records before deleting them. Access Archon #147 — The VBA code for the command buttons is listed below: VBA Code frmOrderCleanup Private Sub cmdDeleteOrder_Click() On Error GoTo ErrorHandler Dim strPrompt As String Dim strTitle As String Dim intReturn As Integer
How to insert a progress bar into an Access application. Q: Martin Wichmand writes: “I looked in your site for at simple example with a progressbar – have you made one? You know like the progressbar fx shows how many days since current a day have until a deadline in fx
Shows some more options that are available to you when using the Printer Object. Access Archon #131 The AssignPrinter procedure given in Part 1 of this article will do fine if you need to ensure that a specific report will always be printed to a specific printer (especially if
How to convert Access data from a newer version so it can be viewed in an earlier version. Q: Linda Vazquez was sent an Access 2003 database, but she has Access 2000. Is there any way to open this database, even just in read-only mode? A: If you have Access
How to rename the column headings for combo box columns. Q: John V. wants to be able to give the column headings for combo box columns the names he wants – not just pick up the field names. A: This can be done by entering the column heading text you
How to make the cursor go to the first column in the new record row. Q: Henry W. writes that he needs to move the cursor to the first column in the new record row of a datasheet subform, from the AfterUpdate event of a combo box that assigns a
A reader wants to know how to get a report to display just the items related to a specific order. Q: George Adams is having a problem with getting a report to display just the items related to a specific order. How can this be done? A: You need
How to import the contents of a specific Word document into a Memo field on an Access form. Q: John Piper asks if there is a way to import the contents of a specific Word document, in a specific folder, into a Memo field on an Access form. A: The
A reader wants to know why Access loses the paper size of reports if they are anything other than letter size. Q:Jericho Johnson writes: I would like to know why Access loses the paper size of reports if they are anything other than letter size. For Example: I create a
