Question Force shut down

[@stan]

I am in need of updating a table in my system but can not due to a coworker having this data system open on thier pc that is in a locked office. Is there a way I can log them off the back office or force thier access to shut down?

Thank you
Stan

 

[namliam]

Have the powercompany cut the power to the office?

Other than that unless you already have a pre-build-in "kill switch/trigger", you are stuck waiting for them to return.

 

[@stan]

Re: Force shut down ("kill switch/trigger")

Please do tell about the "kill switch/trigger" so that I may build that into furture systems.
Thank you

 

[namliam]

The basic idea is to have a (backend) database where you can set a date/time in a table that is regularly checked by your (frontend) database using a hidden form or a menu form that is always open anyways.

You check this every x minutes, lets say 10.... If this finds an expired date/time in that table it can then promptly do Application.Quit
Only issues arise with editted stuff, but this is the general idea.