Create a shortcut to database

[§wééT V]

I've seen this done before but have no idea how to implement it, basically what i want is a button on the desktop which when they click on it, it gives the user access to the database so they aren't having to go through programs access and then find the file.

Any clues ?? :S

 

[ColinEssex]

If you right click on the file (.mdb) in explorer, you get a 'create shortcut' option. Do that and drag it to the desktop.

Col

 

[Štef1]

Hello SweeT V!
I think you need a SHORTCUT.
Open Windows Explorer, (minimise it), find your "mdb",
right click on your mdb, find "Create Shortcut", click
on it. The SHORTCUT will be created on windows explorer,
pull them on the desktop by a mouse.

 

[Mile-O]

Or just right click on the desktop, select Create Shortcut, and choose the path to your database.

 

[§wééT V]

Lol

DUH...........i can be sooo dim sometimes i know how to do that just didn't think!!! thanku all for u reply

 

[ghudson]

Is the db secured? If so then you need to adjust the Target field of the shortcut.

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE" /wrkgrp "X:\DatabaseWorkgroupFile.mdw" "X:\DatabaseFile.mdb" /user UserName