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PeterSeattle

I have been developing a basic data management tool in ACCESS, with a back
and front-end... both residing on a server. I suddenly do not have the
ability to create a new Form or Report, or to modify an existing one. Any
insights into how I can recapture these functions would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance.
 
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Chris O'C via AccessMonster.com

Why are you developing the front end on the server and not on your own pc?
Anyone else with permission to that folder can open the db while you're
developing and prevent you from getting an exclusive lock on the file when
you want to go into design mode or to save an object. In a properly split db,
every user has his own copy of the front end. No sharing in the front end.

What are the exact error messages when you try to create a new form and when
you try to modify an existing one? That will clue you in if someone else is
interfering with your development work. Or it could be you accidentally
interfering if you have more than one connection to the file.

Chris
Microsoft MVP
 
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Linq Adams via AccessMonster.com

Sharing a front end on a server is a sure recipe for corruption, which you
may already be experiencing. For a start, I'd move the front end onto your
own PC, create a blank database, then import all objects out of the front end
into the new, blank db..
 
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