The Switchboard form disappeared, how do I get it back

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SeekerFan

I opened my database to continue working on it and the Form that went with my
Switchboard is no longer there. I open up the Switchboard Manager and those
are still there. I tried creating new Switchboards and still no form. How do
I get it back?
Thank you,
 
I opened my database to continue working on it and the Form that went with my
Switchboard is no longer there. I open up the Switchboard Manager and those
are still there. I tried creating new Switchboards and still no form. How do
I get it back?
Thank you,
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i have no idea where it went. Perhaps you inadvertently deleted the
form, but you cannot create a new one using the Switchboard Manager if
the existing Switchboard Items table has not also been deleted.

I assume you wish to retain the existing switchboard command items.

Change the table named "Switchboard Items" to "Switchboard ItemsOld".

Now create a new switchboard using the Switchboard Manager.
Add one switchboard command (anything at all).
Save the new switchboard.

Now delete the new Switchboard Items table.
Rename "Switchboard ItemsOld" to "Switchboard Items".
You should now have a working switchboard using the old switchboard
commands.

Note: In my opinion, you would be much better off creating your own
switchboard using an unbound form with command buttons.
You will have more control over it's appearance and functionality. If
you use the command button wizard when adding buttons, Access will
write most of the code for you. Maintenance will be simpler and you
won't be limited to 8 buttons.
 
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