2 workgroups, only one shortcut

[SandyR]

I have two applications, each with its own workgroup file. The older
application starts with a shortcut and there is no problem. The newer
application I have to use a batch file to start because I have to copy some
files into the local directory each time. This means that I can't use a
shortcut to start the application. I tried putting the path to the mdw on
the command line, but access seems to ignore it. Can this be done? If so,
can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Here is the command line from the
batch file:

START "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE10\MSACCESS.EXE"
"%userprofile%\my documents\accounting system\v2_purch_fe_2002.mde"
/wrkgrp"\\townhall\purchase requisitions\system.mdw"

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

What's happening? Are you getting an error?

 

[SandyR]

I don't get an error - it just doesn't change me to the workgroup specified.

 

[SandyR]

I take back my previous statement - the error I get is the one telling me
that I don't have a right to access the data base (because it is looking at
the wrong mdw)

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

Are you getting prompted for user credentials?

Are you sure you're using the correct MDW?

Have you tried opening the file using a shortcut, just to ensure that the
security was set up properly?

 

[SandyR]

Thank you - I didn't think of trying the shortcut - it doesn't work either.
I guess I need to get it to work and then use the same path in my batch file.