Phil

Define "disturbing" ...

Why not simply create your new front-end and link to the tables you need to
see?

What is it that you're concerned about happening?

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Access MVP

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"TheScullster" wrote in message
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Hi all

Currently we have an access 2000 backend database with front ends on
access 2003 and 2007.
I am looking at creating a database which references some of the tables in
the original backend.
Rather than risk disturbing this database I was considering creating
another backend database with the original tables linked to the new
backend.
Then the front ends would link to the new back end and by association, the
linked tables in the old back end.
Will this work or is it just plain nuts/bad practice?

TIA

Phil