Database Reference
In-Depth Information
SET UP
You need the GardenCompany12 database you worked with in the preceding
exercise to complete this exercise. Open the database (not the GardenCompany12_split
database), and then follow the steps.
1
Close any open database objects, and then display the
Save As
page of the
Backstage
view.
2
In the
Advanced
area of the right pane, double-click
Make ACCDE
.
3
In the
Save As
dialog box, verify that the contents of the
Chapter12
practice file
folder are displayed, change the name of the database to
GardenCompany12_accde
,
and then click
Save
.
4
Close the database without exiting Access.
Let's verify that Access has created a database executable file.
5
Display the
Open
page of the
Backstage
view, and then display the contents of the
Chapter12
practice file in the
Open
dialog box.
12
The icon for an ACCDE database displays a red lock over the standard Access icon.
TIP
You might need to adjust column widths to display the file types.
