Recent content by WhiteNite1971

Hi Nigel Thank you for your reply. I have purchased Dick Griers book from Amazon and have also seen this website. Unfortunately, both a little over my head. I am beginning to wonder whether if Access is capable of dealing with serial ports. I may have to consider learning Visual Basic? Be...

Hi Marinus Keep in touch. I'm trying to do a similar thing. If I get anywhere I'll let you know. Cheers Jase

Hi Gang I am seeking assistance. I am wanting to link my database to a serial device. I have spent weeks researching and am thoroughly confused. This is what I understand at this point; Keyboard Wedge Software allows serial devices to communicate with Access not unlike pressing keys on a...

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Hi JBB Thanks for the reply. I have been doing a lot of searching on the subject via Google. From what I understand using a magnetic card reader is no different to using a keyboard. The card produces a string which I need to extract information from. I can use the built in functions left mid...

Hi I am new to this forum. I am interested in using a magnetic card reader to enter member details into my database. Has anyone had any experience with doing this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Jason