Failed to copy or import form

[Scott]

I would like to copy a form and modify it for other purpose in the same
database. Once I paste it in form tab, I got below error message.

The Microsoft Jet database engine could not find the object 'new form name'.
Make sure the object exists and that you spell its name and the path name.

I also tried to import the same form to other database but still failed with
below error message.

No current record.

It seems the error messages are very misleading. The form does exist and
open correctly. Can someone advise the possible causes and fixes.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[John Vinson]

I would like to copy a form and modify it for other purpose in the same
database. Once I paste it in form tab, I got below error message.

The Microsoft Jet database engine could not find the object 'new form name'.
Make sure the object exists and that you spell its name and the path name.

I also tried to import the same form to other database but still failed with
below error message.

No current record.

It seems the error messages are very misleading. The form does exist and
open correctly. Can someone advise the possible causes and fixes.

Thanks,

Scott

You may have some corrupt system tables. I'd recommend always using
File... Get External Data... Import rather than copy and paste.

Try compacting and repairing both databases (MAKE BACKUPS FIRST!!!)
and then trying the import; if that doesn't work, try creating a new,
empty database and importing everything.

See http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/corruptmdbs for additional
suggestions.

John W. Vinson[MVP]