Thanks Duane...
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Nigel,
A - The Dir() function can be used to find if files exist in a folder. I would save the folder locations in a table, NOT IN YOUR CODE. You might also store the character patterns like HZN, IDA, etc.
NJ - hadn't thought of that, thanks! So if a file exists, what is a recommended function/steps to import the data from txt file into a temporary accdb or table?
B - There are tons of conversion functions for strings and numerics.
NJ - thanks
C - I would create a temporary import accdb or possibly create links to the text files. I try not to import directly into my files since will cause bloat. I also prefer to not pull directly into the main data tables.
NJ - no idea how I would use links here. Does using links mean than all operations e.g. reports would access the data and recalculate every time they run?
NJ - no idea how I would use links here. Does using links mean than all operations e.g. reports would access the data and recalculate every time they run?
D - Adding an date/time field with a default value of Now() should work.
NJ - already done, thanks
NJ - already done, thanks
E - Update queries could possibly be used.
NJ - done this too!
NJ - done this too!
F - I would probably set up an Archive folder and use VBA to move the files.
G - Access can handle lots of records. This might depend on how you have created your tables and how you use them. SQL Server is a good alternative if your Access file gets too large.
NJ - does Access have a max number of records, or is it memory-dependant?
Thanks for advice so far - N
NJ - does Access have a max number of records, or is it memory-dependant?
Thanks for advice so far - N
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