advanced microsoft access training london - Read only access

The UK's most regular instructor-led training courses.
Training information: advanced microsoft access training london · Microsoft access courses · Microsoft Access Training
See also · microsoft access training · access vba courses · access database course

Resolved · Low Priority · Version Standard

Read only access

Clare has attended:
Access Introduction course

by - delegate Clare [6 posts] (2007 Feb 13 Tue, 11:35) Reply

Hello

This question could be related to any microsoft program but I'll post it here since it has arisen since I have been on your access course. On a CD that you gave me with the course, I notice that the files are read only.

I would like to protect some files that I use in the same manner. I have noticed on the files at work, if I specify them to be read only, you can still go into properties, untick read only, and then access the files, I notice after a bit of investigation that this is not the same on your files. Also you can click Save as and save it as a different name and also get access to the content, which is also dulled out on the files on this CD

Please could you tell me how to protect my files to the same level as the files on the CD you gave me are? It would be extremely helpul for when we are sending out CDs to clients

Thank you.

Version	Date	Location	Places available	Book	Next place rate:
Access VBA 2 day course
Version	Date	Location	Places available	Book	Card	Invoice
2003	2008 Oct 20 Mon + 21 Tue	Southwark	5	book now	£450	£485
2003	2008 Nov 6 Thu + 7 Fri	Southwark	6	book now	£450	£485
2003	2008 Dec 4 Thu + 5 Fri	Southwark	7	book now	£345	£399
2003	2009 Jan 8 Thu + 9 Fri	Southwark	7	book now	£345	£399
2003	2009 Feb 5 Thu + 6 Fri	Southwark	8	book now	£275	£399
2003	2009 Mar 5 Thu + 6 Fri	Southwark	8	book now	£275	£399
Full Schedule: See all 14 Access VBA course dates. Bookings currently available until 5th November 2009.

RE: Read only access

by - trainer Rich platinum contributer [713 posts] (2007 Feb 13 Tue, 12:21) Reply

Clare,

CDs are usually physically Read Only.

You may find that copying the files from our CD to your hard disk or network enables you to be able to right click -> properties and turn off Read Only.

This could also be the case for the Save As example.

See how you go, and if the files are still protected, post back to this thread and I'll assign this post to a trainer with more knowledge on file security.

Cheers, Rich

· How Reorganising Your Data Can Take Your Business to the Next Level
· Why a Microsoft Access Course Could Change the Way You Do Business
· Microsoft Access Cheat Sheet: Tips and Shortcuts
· Microsoft Access Mistakes to Avoid
· Why consider Access Visual Basic training?

Access tip:

Choosing data types in Access

Not sure which data type to use for your Access fields? Here are some guidelines to help you choose a data type to assign to a field.

- The Text data type can accept up to 255 characters. For information that will be recorded in paragraphs, use Memo.

- Also use Text for numbers that aren't going to be used in calculations, e.g. phone numbers.

- Use the Currency data type for monetary amounts.

- Use Date/Time for dates.

- Most other numbers can use the Number data type, but the Field Size property may have to be altered.

- For fields that have only two alternatives (yes, no) use Yes/No data type. If there is likely to be a third entry option (e.g. maybe or don't know) use Text instead.

View all Access hints and tips

Institute of IT Training - Accredited Training Provider

Prodigy Platinum Learning Partner

secure online payments - visa - mastercard

Mini sitemap. These are the main areas of our web site. Full sitemap.

Training by application

Main information pages

advanced microsoft access training london - Read only access

Related articles

Access tip:

Choosing data types in Access