> HI--a simple question about access security--am having brain lock--if
> I make queries read only to a chosen user group (as defined by access
> security) will they stil be able to open forms based on sql statements
> in the Record source property of the form?
Yes, provided that they have permissions to open the form.
> I have most of my forms based on SQL statements in the record source
> property of the form (drawing from more than one table)--as I
> understand these they are not stored queries?
That is correct. A stored query will appear in the query window.
> So I would need users to be able to enter data based on the REcord
> source SQL but not let them change data through any queries.
You shouldn't allow your users to see even the database window IMO. Hide
everything under the bonnet (hood) from them and apply your security by
providing them with forms and custom menus to mamipulate the data.
> My plan for users needing reports is to create a search form using
> unbound fields that users can then select the fields they want, and
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> queires at all-but am not sure if this will affect the forms above or
> my unbound search form.
I'm not sure I understand your concerns. Have you read the FAQ on security?
If you haven't then I highly recommend that you do. There's a link on my
web site.
Keith.
www.keithwilby.com
allyn44@cox.net - 09 Feb 2006 20:45 GMT
>> HI--a simple question about access security--am having brain lock--if
>> I make queries read only to a chosen user group (as defined by access
>> security) will they stil be able to open forms based on sql statements
>> in the Record source property of the form?
>
>Yes, provided that they have permissions to open the form.
Good!
>> I have most of my forms based on SQL statements in the record source
>> property of the form (drawing from more than one table)--as I
>> understand these they are not stored queries?
>
>That is correct. A stored query will appear in the query window.
I thought so
>> So I would need users to be able to enter data based on the REcord
>> source SQL but not let them change data through any queries.
>
>You shouldn't allow your users to see even the database window IMO. Hide
>everything under the bonnet (hood) from them and apply your security by
>providing them with forms and custom menus to mamipulate the data.
They won't see the db window and am making custom menus-also hiding
menu bars etc. All tables and stored queries will also be hidden
>> My plan for users needing reports is to create a search form using
>> unbound fields that users can then select the fields they want, and
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>If you haven't then I highly recommend that you do. There's a link on my
>web site.
YEs access security is somewhat confusing to me--but you have
answered my concerns--thank you!
>Keith.
>www.keithwilby.com