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    jthoni is offline Novice
    Windows 7 Access 2010 (version 14.0)
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    Sync db's or store in SkyDrive for shared use

    I run a large fundraiser event for my kids school each year. I track all the data in an Access DB. This year, I would like to off load data entry of the funds collection to a volunteer. I will still need the database for other planning and execution, as well as generating reports. I would love to store the db on Skydrive, and have us both be able to open it (such as you can do with OneNote, Word, etc.), but I haven't gotten that to work.



    One alternative I have thought of is if we can work on copies of the db, and then somehow merge them. Not sure if you can do this.

    I suppose another way would be to have them enter the info in Excel, and then import the data from the .xlsx to Access.

    Any suggestions?

    thanks,
    ~john

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    help_me_with_access is offline help_me_with_excel
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    I would strongly advise against skydrive. it's a cloud storage service, but unless you have a lot of enemies your data is probably not in danger anyway. but still, it's the cloud which absolutely sucks, IMO. Again, IMO, but convenience has nothing to do with it. It was created because of the green movement and probably other unknown issues.

    but aside the soapbox talk, is your "other person" gonna have access to the same drives you are? if so, share it. no other service necessary.

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    jthoni is offline Novice
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    bump.

    Anyone have any info on how I could do this?

    Thanks,
    ~john

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