PROBLEM ACCESS DESIGN VIEW

[chubby]

I just took over a database that I need to make a few changes but some how the design view is disable. I can't make any changes. I tried making customized menus but nothing works....
help...

 

[Zeroanarchy]

ok, some designers block the shift button after writting a program so as no one can play or copy their code.
follow the following info.

Hold shift Button Down on running app,

Does this let you in? If No then Shift block has been enabled. Meaning somewhere in the program the programmer has left a backdoor to let himself in when he needs to.
eg.. Hidden buttons

If Yes but unable to change design, check file extension if the file is anything other than an MDB file then the programmer may have use the option to block people from editing the code.

In both cases I am not aware of any solutions apart from going back to the programmer and asking for the code or a copy of the MDB file.If it is anything other than the above two let us know and I will do my best to help you.

 

[Maquis]

If the shift trick didn't let you in, try F11. Also try right clicking on some forms. There may be a design view option on the pop-up menu.

If these don't work, then like Zero said, go back to the programmer and ask for the backdoor. Maq B-)
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[chubby]

Thanks Zeroanarchy that worked...