Jenny - You are absolutey right - saves a step in the process. I'll use your suggestion henceforth. I love this site - so many useful things I learn.
---- Jenny M Benson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > wrote > > I change the .fdb to .mdb (ignoring the warnings) and opened my > >experimental file in Access. > <snip> > > I exited Access, changed the .mdb back to .fdb, opened the file > > There is no need at all to bother about changing .fdb to .mdb. > > I frequently open various Legacy family files in Access and I have never > changed the extension. When I open Access and opt to "Open an existing > file" any of the Legacy family files I have previously opened in Access > are listed and if I want a different one I locate the Legacy data folder > in the usual way and select "All files (*.*)" then just click on the > .fdb file I want to open. > -- > Jenny M Benson > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
