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SamCampbell
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Jan 27, 2022

Record Locks and Other Frustrations

Hi!  I'm really just looking for advice, please be easy on me as I'm a total rookie when it comes to Access.

 

We are trying to use Access both to store data, and as a GUI for the non-technical in our company, to use data related to our products and procedures.  I cobbled together some VBA to make a front end, and have all the data on a separate back end. 

 

Frankly, all of that works together well.  The issue begins when multiple users are trying to edit data.  It seemed like, for a few months, everything was fine and locks would only happen when a record was being directly edited.  Now, if someone is using the database at all, it locks everything.

 

What am I doing wrong?  Should I be looking at using a different application than Access for a multi-user environment?  Etc.  Any help is appreciated.  I'll clarify what I can if anyone has questions.

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