Minimizing database screen

[jparker1954]

The good news is that I'm just about done with the database I've been working on. It looks good and works well thanks to help from this forum.



HOWEVER, when users open the database, and it automatically opens the Main Switchboard for them to access the information they need, is there a way to automatically minimize the Database screen in the background so all they see is the Main Switchboard? Not a huge issue, but definitely an OCD thing.

[rpeare]

Yes, here's how to do it:

http://www.techonthenet.com/access/database/hide_db.php

[jparker1954]

Thanks, the second option was exactly what I was looking for. Just out of curiosity, how is that Application Title section used? Is there any way to have the Main Switchboard open up without showing the MS Access program at all in the background?

[rpeare]

Not without making it a .mde file (self contained executable database) that I know of unless you set your database to have all object open in new windows but then your user will still see the main database icon in their system tray so it doesn't really accomplish what you want.