Recent content by Richard Rost

That’s an excellent point, and I agree completely about not using code you don’t understand. A batch file can certainly work fine once it’s set up with the proper UNC paths. I was just offering another alternative with a loader database, which can handle updates from inside Access itself. Both...

Like IslaDogs said, the free Outlook app cannot be automated. I recommend using CDO (Collaboration Data Objects) instead, which lets you send email directly from Access through SMTP without needing Outlook at all. There are tutorials online that show you how to set this up. If you search for...

You don’t necessarily need to go down the batch file route to handle front-end updates. A common pattern I use is to split the logic into two Access databases. The first one is just a small “launcher” file. That’s the one your users actually open. All it does is check the back-end (or a network...

It is very time consuming, but it's something I love doing, so I make the time. 😁 Thanks for the compliment.

Thank you very much

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If I had a nickel every time someone asked me this, I'd have... Probably enough for a steak dinner. Not at a high class steak house... Maybe like Outback... But yeah... Probably once a week. I get asked this so much, in fact, I made a video about it. I'd post a link to it, but your forum won't...