ACC: Cannot Open a Database with a DoMenuItem Macro

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods. The first method runs a macro from the Database window. The second method runs a macro from a button on a form.

The resolution for Microsoft Access 97 involves the OpenCurrentDatabase method. Do not confuse the OpenCurrentDatabase method with the DAO OpenDatabase method.

For more information about the OpenCurrentDatabase method and an example of its use, search the Help Index for "OpenCurrentDatabase method," or ask the Microsoft Access 97 Office Assistant.

Method 1: Running a Macro from the Database Window

To run a macro from the Database window, follow these steps:

1. Create a database and create the following macro:
   

         Macro Name      Action
         ------------------------
         OpenMDB         SendKeys
   
         OpenMDB Actions
         ---------------------------------
         SendKeys
            Keystrokes: %fo<YOURFILE>.MDB~
            Wait: No
   						

   
   
2. Close and save the macro as OpenMDB.
3. In the Database window, select the OpenMDB macro, and then click the Run button. Note that the macro closes the current database and opens the database you specify in the OpenMDB macro.

Method 2: Running a Macro from a Form

To run a macro from a form, follow these steps:

1. Create a database and create the following macro:
   

         Macro Name       Action
         -----------------------------
         OpenMDB2         SelectObject
                          SendKeys
   
         OpenMDB2 Actions
         ---------------------------------
         SelectObject
            Object Type: Macro
            Object Name: OpenMDB2
            In Database Window: Yes
         SendKeys
            Keystrokes: %fo<YOURFILE>.MDB~
            Wait: No
   						

   
   
2. Create a blank form and save it as OpenMDBTest.
3. Add a command button to the form and set the following properties for the control:
   

         Name: Button1
         Caption: Open Database
   						

   
   
4. Set the button's OnClick property to the OpenMDB2 macro.
   
   NOTE: The OnClick property is called the OnPush property in version 1.x.
5. Switch the OpenMDBTest form to Form view.
6. Click the command button to close the current database and open another database.