AboutScottgem Expertise I can answer almost all types of questions relating to Microsoft Access usage and application design. My strengths are database and interface design.
Experience I've been designing databases for over 15 years working with dBase, FoxPro, Approach and Access.
Organizations Author of Microsoft Office Access 2007 VBA Techncial Editor for Special Edition Using Microsoft Access 2007 and Access 2007 Forms, Reports & Queries From Que Publishing
Question under what circumstance and when to use unbound form to collect info is the better choice. if i use bound form, the database is locked, other is not able to open.
Answer First, Access is, by default, a multi-user platform. If you set it up right, you should not be locking out other users. The best way to set things up for multiple concurrent users is to split the database between front and and back end. The back end contains only the tables and is stored on a shared drive. The front end contains everything else and a copy is stored on the local drive.
As to unbound forms, there are two instances where I use them. The first instance is where the needs of data entry require a form that doesn't quite fit the design of the tables. The second is when there is a need for complex verification of the data before its stored in the tables.
Hope this helps,
Scott<>
Microsoft Access MVP 2007
Author: Microsoft Office Access 2007 VBA
