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    Disabling the navigation Pane in Access

    I just worked out a db in Access which i intend to include USLs and i which to disable the navigation pane. I know this is possibele going through Access Options but any user can anable this at any time and he will be able to get into the tables and alter data aready stored or rather cause security breach.

    The issue now is whether there is a means of using a VBA code or what ever that will permit the navigation pane to be anabled only by someone haveing the highest right in the db. i am using Access 2007



    i will be glad receiving help from anyone.

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    Start with a review of http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ac...010341741.aspx

    In my database, I use Access Options to hide the navigation pane and disable the shortcut menu and function keys. I also have a customized ribbon. Be aware that holding down the shift key when opening db will override those options. I have trust in my users to not do that.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    thanks June7. Hiding the navigation pane and disabling the shortcut menu will help at this level of the db.

    i have other problems:

    1- I created a switchboard for my db i dont know what i enabled or disabled such that when i want to edit the switchboard i get the massage "recordSource not updatable" . What must i do?

    2 - is there a way to filter a field in a form base on another field in the same form? I have a form which enables me to input the duration put in by teachers on a particular subject. So i wish that went the teacher's name is selected, the subjects that appear should be those attached to the teacher in question. i did attached subjects to teachers using a lookup of the subjects with multiple selection because i teacher can teach many subjects.

    i really need help on this.

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    1. I don't like and have never used switchboard. Access 2010 has really downgraded the switchboard manager (it's not automatically featured on the ribbon).

    2. cascading (dependent) comboboxes, review: http://datapigtechnologies.com/flash...combobox2.html
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    So in the place of switchboard, what do you recommend?

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    I just use a form with buttons and VBA code. I don't use macros.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    what VBA code can i use for example if i want to open the form "Admission". and where should i place the code?

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    You could use a command button Click event.

    Create button on form, in the Click event property select [Event Procedure], click the ellipses (...) to open the VBA editor, type code:

    DoCmd.OpenForm "Admission"

    Access VBA Help has more guidance on the various arguments of the OpenForm (as well as OpenReport) method.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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