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corruption and memo fields
Is there a better way to deal with memo fields? I have a recurring issue
with this data field type corrupting a DB. Unfortuantely, the users need to document narratives that exceed 255 characters so a text box is out of the question. Thanks E |
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corruption and memo fields
1. Find the root cause of the corruption issue. Sure memo fields are known to
corrupt more readily than, say, text fields, but something is causing the problem. Maybe a network problem? 2. Use hyperlinks to text or Word documents is seaching in queries isn't a issue. 3. Upsize to SQL Server or an Access Data Project. -- Jerry Whittle, Microsoft Access MVP Light. Strong. Cheap. Pick two. Keith Bontrager - Bicycle Builder. "E" wrote: Is there a better way to deal with memo fields? I have a recurring issue with this data field type corrupting a DB. Unfortuantely, the users need to document narratives that exceed 255 characters so a text box is out of the question. Thanks E |
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corruption and memo fields
Thanks for your response,
1. Would the type of character typed by the user influence the corruption. The users commonly use % @ # * (No I'm not swearing) in their narratives. Also, the users often leave the DB open in the middle of typing one of these narratives. Basically, they walk away with the cursor blinking in the input box. I'm grasping at straws. 2. not sure what you mean 3. I'd love to update to a more robust DB. That's not going to happen unfortuantely. Thanks again, E "Jerry Whittle" wrote: 1. Find the root cause of the corruption issue. Sure memo fields are known to corrupt more readily than, say, text fields, but something is causing the problem. Maybe a network problem? 2. Use hyperlinks to text or Word documents is seaching in queries isn't a issue. 3. Upsize to SQL Server or an Access Data Project. -- Jerry Whittle, Microsoft Access MVP Light. Strong. Cheap. Pick two. Keith Bontrager - Bicycle Builder. "E" wrote: Is there a better way to deal with memo fields? I have a recurring issue with this data field type corrupting a DB. Unfortuantely, the users need to document narratives that exceed 255 characters so a text box is out of the question. Thanks E |
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corruption and memo fields
No. Using non-text keyboard characters is not a factor.
I agree with Jerry that you need to identify the cause of the corruption and deal with it. Work through this list of items: Preventing corruption at: http://allenbrowne.com/ser-25.html There will be something there that addresses your situation, e.g. machines that do not have the service packs applied, or machines using WiFi, or a machine with a bad network card. -- Allen Browne - Microsoft MVP. Perth, Western Australia Tips for Access users - http://allenbrowne.com/tips.html Reply to group, rather than allenbrowne at mvps dot org. "E" wrote in message ... Thanks for your response, 1. Would the type of character typed by the user influence the corruption. The users commonly use % @ # * (No I'm not swearing) in their narratives. Also, the users often leave the DB open in the middle of typing one of these narratives. Basically, they walk away with the cursor blinking in the input box. I'm grasping at straws. 2. not sure what you mean 3. I'd love to update to a more robust DB. That's not going to happen unfortuantely. Thanks again, E "Jerry Whittle" wrote: 1. Find the root cause of the corruption issue. Sure memo fields are known to corrupt more readily than, say, text fields, but something is causing the problem. Maybe a network problem? 2. Use hyperlinks to text or Word documents is seaching in queries isn't a issue. 3. Upsize to SQL Server or an Access Data Project. "E" wrote: Is there a better way to deal with memo fields? I have a recurring issue with this data field type corrupting a DB. Unfortuantely, the users need to document narratives that exceed 255 characters so a text box is out of the question. |
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