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How do you hide the create new options in all objects.
after set up security? Which group is only allowed to
read, enter, and delete in mainswitchboard. Would like to
keep others out of altering the designs.
 
gabbie said:
How do you hide the create new options in all objects.
after set up security? Which group is only allowed to
read, enter, and delete in mainswitchboard. Would like to
keep others out of altering the designs.

You need to hide the database window from your users; also create custom
menus/toolbars for use throughout your application.

Use the features in Tools, Startup to
set the startup form - your switchboard form
set your default menu (the custom one you made)
disable all the checkboxes about allowing built in menus, toolbars,
changes etc.
hide the db window (ensure the custom menu you create does not
include the Windows, Unhide item
Click on the Advanced button and uncheck the allow special keys
(this will disable the F11 key, among others)

If you need to bypass these startup features, you can hold the shift key
down while you open the db. If you feel that your users may use this to
bypass your settings, you can disable the shift key bypass - there's an
example in help for doing this(look for AllowBypassKey) or at
http://www.mvps.org/access/modules/mdl0011.htm
and
http://www.mvps.org/access/general/gen0040.htm

You can also create a MDE from your database, which will prevent changes to
forms, reports and modules (If you do this, be certain to keep your original
mdb in case you need to make changes).
 
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