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    Cratebug is offline Novice
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    Automatically open Database 2 when I click a button in Database 1

    Cheers all.



    Not having much luck figuring this one out.


    Is there a macro or simple vba coding that will automatically open Database 2 when I click on a button in Database 1??

    For example, if I am working in a form in Database 1 and I have a "Save" button....once I click the "Save" button, it not only saves but it also opens Database 2.
    (There is some automated stuff that runs in Database 2 during initial load after its opened)


    Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated!!

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    You should be able to use Shell or FollowHyperlink to open the second database.
    Paul (wino moderator)
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    Set appAccess = CreateObject("Access.Application")
    docAccess = appAccess.OpenCurrentDatabase("C:\My Documents\db1.mdb", True)
    appAccess.visible= true

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    Cratebug is offline Novice
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    Ranman256....thanks for your response. Not able to get it working however.....not sure how this would appear in VBA.....would it be under some type of event procedure or "Private Sub"? For example, on the "On Click" property?

    (Sorry, I'm sure this is probably child's play for most of you. Still somewhat of a beginner on my end.)

    Quote Originally Posted by ranman256 View Post
    Set appAccess = CreateObject("Access.Application")
    docAccess = appAccess.OpenCurrentDatabase("C:\My Documents\db1.mdb", True)
    appAccess.visible= true

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    Cratebug is offline Novice
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    UPDATE:

    Found some code that worked.....



    Dim AccessApp As Access.Application

    Set AccessApp = New Access.Application

    AccessApp.Visible = True

    AccessApp.OpenCurrentDatabase ("C:\...\Database_be.mdb")


    Placed in the "On Click" property of a button I created in a form. Does exactly what I needed.




    Thanks to everyone for their input.

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