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Control Data Display By User Group
Greetings, I am seeking a working example of how to control the viewing of data by different user groups. For example, I have 4 organizations who each place data into a shared Access database. I do not want want organization 1 to be able to view organization 2/3/4 data. I would like to have a sleek, friendly interface form for my organizations to each enter 10 items (things like bio, status, description, or just items 1-10) but not be able to view each other's records. I need a working example so I can emulate best practices when I build my own.
A solution using VB.NET & SQL would be preferred, but MS Access is the next best thing.
A solution using VB.NET & SQL would be preferred, but MS Access is the next best thing.
Microsoft AccessVisual Basic.NETMicrosoft SQL Server 2008
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GenericCog
<I need a working example so I can emulate best practices when I build my own.>
Why not post what you have so far?
Instead of forcing us to create a working example from scratch?
...and "guessing" about all of the aspects of your current database...?
Why not post what you have so far?
Instead of forcing us to create a working example from scratch?
...and "guessing" about all of the aspects of your current database...?
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...and this is a mod to insert the Group into all new records
Set the default value property of the Group control to the function: GetGroup()
I am sure you can examine this db completely and see what was done here.
;-)
JeffCoachman
Database6.accdb
Set the default value property of the Group control to the function: GetGroup()
I am sure you can examine this db completely and see what was done here.
;-)
JeffCoachman
Database6.accdb
ASKER
Jeff, Thanks for the quick response!! I'm looking at your example files right now. I'm familiar with VBA to the extent that I can write beginner level code. I'm comfortable with VB.NET.
I do not have anything for you to work from. I'm trying to meet the need of a future requirement. I was hoping I could see what the community already had in their bag before I try and reinvent the wheel. :-)
I do not have anything for you to work from. I'm trying to meet the need of a future requirement. I was hoping I could see what the community already had in their bag before I try and reinvent the wheel. :-)
OK, keep me posted
Enter that UserGRoup in Table and Filter data based in Logged in user's usergroup
ASKER
Jeff, I was able to completely understand this example and am in the process of building my own based on yours. Thanks!!!
;-)
BTW if you are wondering why I use the function instead of the variable (to filter the form), ...it is because you can use the function anywhere (like in a query)
(You can use a function for query criteria directly, but not a code variable)
SELECT *
FROM YourTable
WHERE Group=GetGroup()
Also at some point the function can be modified to include validation, and.or other arguments.
;-)
Jeff
BTW if you are wondering why I use the function instead of the variable (to filter the form), ...it is because you can use the function anywhere (like in a query)
(You can use a function for query criteria directly, but not a code variable)
SELECT *
FROM YourTable
WHERE Group=GetGroup()
Also at some point the function can be modified to include validation, and.or other arguments.
;-)
Jeff
ASKER
AH!!!!! I was not sure about that... somewhere in the back of my mind I figured there would be a reason. Thank you so much for your help on this!!!
Do you already have a login system in place that identifies the Users Group?
In a nutshell, the use logs on, and the "Group" is stored in a global variable
Then create a function to retrieve this value.
Then all forms and Reports have a recordsource that filters for only that group.
SELECT *
FROM YourTable
WHERE GroupID=GetGroupID()