Sharing

[malcolmG]

I have built a database that is being shared on a network.
If I have the file open, others are unable to access the
database. A message opens saying something about the 'lock
file'. Others only need the database in 'read only' form.
Have I done something wrong or do I need to do something
to correct this? I have never come across this problem before.

Malcolm

 

[Rick B]

Do they have full access to the folder on the LAN where the database lives?
If not, they can't update the locking file (ldb) that you created when you
opened the database.

 

[TC]

Further to what Rick B said, is your database split into a so-called
"front end/back end" (FE/BE) structure? If not, Google this group for
those terms, for more information.

HTH,
TC

 

[MalcolmG]

Thanks both. Yes there are folder restrictions for users
so that is probably the problem. I have come across the
term FE/BE before, but no nothing about it. I will look it
up. Many thanks