Re: How to make all access to linked table read-only



Wayne Morgan <comprev_gothroughthenewsgroup@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> To unhide it to see it again, go to Tools|Options|View tab and check
> the box next to Hidden Objects. Don't hide the table using code,
> there is a bug that can cause you problems.

Ever tried hiding them in code? I think you can nly unhide them via code
which is sometimes useful. (I haven't done it myself though).

> "Bob Alston" <tulsaalstonsNOSPAM@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:NKeGe.53577$4o.5708@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Wayne Morgan wrote:
>>> While this won't stop them if they get access to the database
>>> window, you could make the queries "Snapshots". Snapshots are read
>>> only and any subsequent object based on that query will also be
>>> read only for data that comes from that query. Also, reports aren't
>>> a problem, there is no editing data that the user can do in a
>>> report. The problem would come it if you give them access to a form
>>> or query (or the table itself) that is read/write.
>>>
>> GREAT.
>>
>> In the interim read about a way to relate the table to a table in a
>> read-only db and use the resultant query.
>>
>> Your's is cleaner. And I understand I can hide the linked table
>> entry (but not sure how to unhide it to see it again).
>>
>> Bob

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