.dat file

[jirrah]

i am just new here, i made a database, but as i enter data the original access file increase in size, is there a way that i can use seperated .dat/txt file to store the data and access it from acess.

 

[WayneRyan]

jirrah,

No, you wouldn't want your data to reside in "text"
files. With your data in Access, you can take
advantage of Access's reports, forms and queries.
Plus with Access knowing their structure you will
have Wizards available to help you design things.

Also, check out the Tools --> Database Utility -->
repair/compact. It will restore your database
to a more managable size.

Wayne