launching word from access (1 Viewer)

[AJ IT Student]

Hi All...

I've tried to create a link to launch a user manual from access.
I did this via a macro with the RunApp command..


I just put in: C:/personnel manager/usermanual.doc

This is the right location.. yet it doesn't work. I've tried looking in help but didn't think it was very clear.

Any ideaS?
thx

aj

 

[Mile-O]

If you just click a button to open the manual you'll find it's less complicated just to put a hyperlink on the command button using the button's Hyperlink Address property.

 

[mission2java_78]

Isn't it C:\ not C:/?

Jon

 

[AJ IT Student]

Mile..

sounds right!

Jon - tried C:/ and C:\

 

[Oldsoftboss]

AJ, as the next step in your project, create a custom help file that will work in conjunction with your Db. I use helpscribble. Very easy to construct and works a treat.
As I have your Db (from the Emergency Contact thread) I will whip up a sample.

PS Are you using A97 or A2000?
Dave

 

[Oldsoftboss]

Download this Db. I will post the help file next.

Press F1 on the main menu and the Emergency Contact forms. (After installing the help file)

 

[Oldsoftboss]

Unzip the help file to C:\My Documents

You need to put the pathe to the help file in the form properties on each form.
The zip also has the helpscribble file to get you started.
Dave