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bill37

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Hi there. Does anyone know offhand if a user opening a database that's linked to a second database takes up a "slot" only in the original database or both original and linked?
 
Bill,
Notice that both mdb's have an associated .LDB file when an access is made to the back end database. The lock file tells you that in fact, a slot is being used. In Access 97, you can view the lock files as text to see what ID's are in use.

Dave
 
Thanks. Is there a way to prevent a user from opening the linked database directly if it's already opened through the link?
 
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