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Switchboard default database opening

Anonymous
2010-08-06T13:16:08+00:00

I have a switchboard that I would like to open automatically when my database is opened.  I followed the instructions to make it a default.  However, when I open my database, the switchboard does not appear.  How do I make my switchboard open automatically? 

Also, how do I add going into tables or running queries into my switchboard?  I don't seem to see any options for that...

Thank you!

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Anonymous
2010-08-06T13:44:14+00:00

You must have missed a step somewhere.

DId you set the value of Display Form/Page under Tools: Startup to Switchboard?  Do you have a form named Switchboard? 

The easiest way to do what you want with the Switchboard is to use the run Code option and create VBA functions to do what you want.

I would note that it is usually not a good idea to open tables.  You should do all entry work using forms - much greater control over entry that way.  The only queries I would run would be action queries - delete, update, and append.

John Spencer Access MVP 2002-2005, 2007-2010 The Hilltop Institute University of Maryland Baltimore County

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-08-06T17:45:23+00:00

    Very helpful, thank you!  I'm not crazy about Access' help.  It keeps steering me in the wrong directions.  It made no mention of this.

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