Hyperlink forms directly to a desktop

J

j1eggert

I have two forms that data entry clerks need access to, but each data entry
clerk will either have one or the other form on their desktop, not both. I
would like to protect the integrity of the forms so that no one can make
changes to the forms, or access tables, queries, macros etc. I started by
make a hyperling base, and making a hyperlink to the forms, but I am not sure
how to use these links to create a short cut on someones desktop. I have
removed all the tool bars. In addition, should I create an mde file?

Sincerely,
James Eggert
 
D

Douglas J. Steele

Converting to an MDE will prevent people from making changes to the forms.

If you haven't already, make sure you've split the database into a front-end
(containing the queries, forms, reports, macros and modules), linked to a
back-end (containing only the tables). Only the front-end should be
converted to an MDE: it does nothing for tables. Each user should have
his/her own copy of the front-end on their hard drive: only the back-end
should be on the server.
 
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