Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    markjkubicki's Avatar
    markjkubicki is offline Competent Performer
    Windows XP Access 2007
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Fire Island Pines, NY
    Posts
    496

    break the link to a backend table

    I need to make a change to a backed table (I need to add a field or make other change to the table's structure), but presuming that the table is currently linked, therefore "in-use", it is not possible; for this reason, I need to temporarily close the link; once I've made my changes, the links would be refreshed...



    is there code to do so?


    otherwise, I was thinking, I'd have to create a dummy table, change the links to the dummy, edit the real table, and then relink to it...
    thought there would be an easier way...

    thoughts ?

    many thanks in advance,
    Mark

  2. #2
    June7's Avatar
    June7 is offline VIP
    Windows 7 64bit Access 2010 32bit
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    The Great Land
    Posts
    52,815
    No need to unlink. Link does not cause the table to be 'in use' - an open query, form, or report using the table does.
    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.

Please reply to this thread with any new information or opinions.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-21-2013, 02:25 PM
  2. Replies: 9
    Last Post: 05-07-2013, 08:37 PM
  3. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 11-13-2012, 12:16 PM
  4. Replies: 11
    Last Post: 06-21-2012, 02:18 AM
  5. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-18-2012, 09:01 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Other Forums: Microsoft Office Forums