Question Can I display a form but hide Access?

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I am convinced that I recall using a database (created by someone else that I don't have contact with) whereby, when you open it, the user-end form opens up on your Windows desktop, but the usual MS Access window is minised/hidden.

Is this possible? (It would make the databse look much cooler!) If it is possible please can you tell me how?!

Thanks

Andy

 

[vbaInet]

You can but you can only have one form or report open at any given time + it's very error prone.

 

[John Big Booty]

What you want to do is hide the Database Window.

 

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Thank you, both.

My database uses multiple forms. Does this mean that it is a no-go?

Andy

 

[John Big Booty]

You just need a form from which you can call any of the other form you need, a switch board would do the trick

 

[boblarson]

Trust me, I've gone there. It is way more hassle to deal with than the benefits gained. I would not do it.

 

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My database currently contains roughly 70 forms... plus subforms, reports etc. One menu/switchboard often leads to another.

I might try the technique for other small databases that I have built, but I guess that I have the answer for this one!

Thanks