Microsoft KB Archive/95638

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PRB: Another User Can Delete Open Object
'Article ID: Q95638

Creation Date: 18-FEB-1993

Revision Date: 01-DEC-1996' The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0, 97

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

While one user has a form or report object open, another user can delete the object without warning.

CAUSE

Microsoft Access does not have a record-level locking mechanism for objects; therefore, there is no way to prevent a user on one workstation from deleting an open object on another workstation. This behavior does not occur with tables that have been opened exclusively.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

Use a shared database on two computers (A and B).


 * 1) On computer A, open Formx in Design view.
 * 2) On computer B, delete Formx. Note that Formx is deleted without warning.
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Additional reference words: 1.00 1.10 2.00 7.00 97 8.00