How to minimize database window?

[muddy1]

Could anyone please tell me how to get the database window to minimise. I have a switchboard and don't want most users to get into the main database window.

Thanks..

 

[Rolliee]

muddy,

the best way to do this is to convert your mdb to an mde. This keeps the code completely from the user.

Rollie

 

[muddy1]

What is the difference between the two file types? Can I still modify the database in any way?

 

[PeteJohnston]

You could also use Tools>Startup and uncheck the Display Database Window and the two Toolbar check boxes. This stops the user from seeing anything other than your main switchboard when the application starts.

You can still get into it in design mode by holding the Shift key down when you open the database so if the user is knowledgable enough he could still get into it that way but most of them probably don't.

PeteJ
(Contract Code-monkey)

It's amazing how many ways there are to skin a cat
(apologies to the veggies)

 

[Rolliee]

mud,

You cannot change an mde. You keep the mdb as master and let others use the mde.

Rollie