Start in??

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Rick

this is likely a pretty stupid question and likely
irrelevant to Access although as I am using it applies to
access specifically. Many of the databases I deploy I do
via a single instance on the database and multi users on a
network having shortcuts on their desktops.

Within these shortcuts I am able to set things like the
target, and different options available as far as work
groups, etc.

What exactly (And pointing me to a reference would be
fine!) is the "start up" used for?? I typically just use
the location where the access runtime "stuff" is, but I
have seen other locations used.

Thanks.

Rick
 
I just leave it as the same directory as the (Front-End)
mdb file.

On that note, for a multi-user database, you really SHOULD
split the application to Front-End / Back-End mdbs. The
Back-End mdb contains only Tables and resides on a network
shared directory. The Front-End mdb contains all other
Access objects and each user should have a copy of the
Front-End on his/her destop.

Check Access Help on splitting a database.

HTH
Van T. Dinh
MVP (Access)
 
I've never changed it, but if you click on the 'What's this' button (beside
the window close x), and then click on the Start In textbox, you'll get an
explanation.
 
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