Error in creating .mde file

message from John Reichard on 16 May 2004

I'm trying to convert a .mdb file into a .mde file. When
I try to create it, I get an error that says "Error in
loading DLL". What does this mean and how can I find out
how to correct whatever is wrong? I've tried creating a
blank database and converting that to a .mde file and it
worked. So I must have something in a macro or other
part of my database that is causing this error to occur.
Any help or insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

John

Albert D. Kallal replied to John Reichard on 16 May 2004

Does the code compile in the mdb?

As a general rule during development...when you change code...you *should*
as a habit try compiling it..to ensure you have no errors.

Of course...a mde requires that all code compiles (one of the reasons why
you "distribute" a mde).

So, while looking at code in the mdb...try a debug->compile.

If you have any errors...you need to fix them. (you likely don't want errors
in your mdb either...but you can't create mde until all errors are removed).

John Reichard replied to Albert D. Kallal on 19 May 2004

Thanks for the response. However, I do not have any
code. Everything is done using macros. I'm not a
programmer, so I would be totally lost if I had to deal
with Visual Basic. Is that my problem? That everything
is done through macros and not through code?

John

code...you *should*
errors.
of the reasons why
likely don't want errors
errors are removed).

Albert D. Kallal replied to John Reichard on 20 May 2004

Not having code should not matter.

While looking at a form in desing mode..whack ctrl-g.

This is gets you into the debug window (vb area).

You can no try and compile your project.

Just go:

Debug->compile <your project naem>

If it stops on any errors..then perhaps you have some code in the system?

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