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How to make read only version of database

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rana

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Hi,
How do I make a copy of my database that is like an MDE file but also does not allow users to edit/insert/delete anything... just read the forms and tables?
 
If your record(s) is/are on a form for viewing;

set the form's recordset property to 'snapshot'
or/and set the Allow Edits, Allow Deletions, Allow Additions properties to false.

That should keep um from changing anything.
 
If they use a form as a table updater (or just to view entries) you can lock the fields here:
in the form editor, choose the field and right click on it, properites, 'data' Tab and set 'enable' to 'off' and 'locked' to 'on' this will give it a read only property
 
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