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Am, squash213, what do you mean by,"...without having to open another window..." If you do use two separate objects, you could have macros using the "SelectObject" action, to show either the Form or Report objects, depending on how you activate the macros. ie. from a button...

I know that Access2000 is supposed to hold up to 2gigs. But is there an actual numerical limit to the number of records you put in a table? Thanking you in advance.

Thanks Dargathi, I used your advice, but only had partial success though. I used the OnClose option on my form (because it runs the macro if either the form is closed or Access is exited while the form is open.) to run a macro. The macro uses 'RunApp' to call the Batch file from desktop. A DOS...

Thanks ErikZ, a 'batch file' may be a direction I want to go in. However, I'm afraid I don't know a thing about batch files. Also my db has an associated secured.mdw file, and I enter the db through a shortcut with /WRKGRP in its path. Does this have a bearing on making such a 'batch file'?

Explaination: Correct, the pc is for one application. Some statistical data is entered at intervals, by a select group of general operatives, with basic comp skills. I have the max/min icons disabled in Access.(Leaving just the exit button). My intention is to give the pc a little protection...

You could try making yours fields 'required' in the table. Then all the required fields that appear on the form must be filled before a record is saved. ;-)

I can get my db to open straight from Startup. How do I get the reverse? How do I get my pc to automatically shut down, when the db is exited. The reason is that the user won't be computer savvy.