[AccessD] Automation of word

Hi John, All

I'm not following this thread too closely, but it seems like
the Document.Close event could be used to check whether
the user opened the document or the database did and then
take the appropriate action.

Sorry if my singing is totally off-key :)

Michael R. Mattys
MapPoint & Access Dev
www.mattysconsulting.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jwcolby" <jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com>
To: "'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [AccessD] Automation of word


> Max,
>
> I am really just trying to figure out how to keep control of the word
> instance.  The only thing that comes to mind (other than William's
> suggestion of running code inside word itself) is to somehow prevent my
> instance of word from closing, thus forcing the user to switch back to
> Access to let me have control again.  At that point I can save, close and
> cleanup.
>
> If you know how to prevent your instance of Word from closing I think that
> would be enough.  Otherwise suggestions on how to do this are appreciated.
>
>
> John W. Colby
> Colby Consulting
> www.ColbyConsulting.com