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  1. Mar 27th, 2006, 02:54 PM #1
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    {Resolved} Open an .MDB file in modify mode?

    Hi,

    I have this .MDB file. When I open it, it shows a form in fullscreen (in using the application mode). But I would like to go to "creation mode" to modify the forms and tables.

    How to I do that?
    Last edited by dbelley_office; Mar 27th, 2006 at 03:42 PM.
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  2. Mar 27th, 2006, 03:20 PM #2
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    Re: Open an .MDB file in modify mode?

    dbelly office:

    I'm not sure this is what you are talking about, but if you go to the menu at the top of the screen and click on View then select Design mode that should do it.

    Maybe I don't understand what you want to do.

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  3. Mar 27th, 2006, 03:26 PM #3
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    Re: Open an .MDB file in modify mode?

    Whilst opening the MDB file simply hold the Shift key - it will stop any code running (unless the Shift key functionality has been disabled for that file).
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  4. Mar 27th, 2006, 03:42 PM #4
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    Re: Open an .MDB file in modify mode?

    Thanks for the ideas.

    I have been able to cause an error to happen on the startup form. So I could go to the debugger, then the Key F11 showed me the Database Window.
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