Link Table Template

Function for Creating a Linked - Attached Table

In Microsoft Access, linking to tables is a common and essential task when managing relational databases. While Access provides robust built-in features to link tables manually, there are scenarios where you may need a programmatic or dynamic approach to accomplish this through VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). For such cases, a custom VBA function can be a powerful tool to create linked tables directly from your Access database code.

This functionality is especially valuable for scenarios where table links need to be refreshed, dynamically updated, or programmatically managed. Whether you’re working in a split database environment, connecting to external data sources, or managing multiple back-end databases, a VBA-driven solution provides flexibility and automation that simplifies your workflow.

With this custom function, you can automate the creation of linked tables, reducing manual intervention and ensuring that your database maintains accurate and consistent links to external data. It’s an excellent solution for developers and advanced users who require dynamic database interactions and seamless integration with other systems.

If you need assistance implementing this feature or creating advanced VBA functions for your Microsoft Access Database, our team is here to help. Simply Contact Us for expert guidance and tailored solutions to enhance your database’s functionality and efficiency.

Function createAttached(strTable As String, strPath As String, strBaseTable As String) As Boolean '************************************************************************************ '* Create an attached table in the current database from a table in a different MDB, ACCDB file. '* In: * '* strTable - name of linked table to create * '* strPath - path and name of MDB, ACCDB file containing the table * '* strBaseTable - name of table in strPath MDB, ACCDB * '* Out: * '* Return value: True/False, indicating success * '* Modifies: * '* Nothing, but adds a new table. * '************************************************************************************ On Error GoTo CreateAttachedError Dim tdf As TableDef Dim strConnect As String Dim fRetval As Boolean Dim myDB As Database DoCmd.SetWarnings False Set myDB = CurrentDb Set tdf = myDB.CreateTableDef(strTable) With tdf .Connect = ";DATABASE=" & strPath .SourceTableName = strBaseTable End With myDB.TableDefs.Append tdf fRetval = True DoCmd.SetWarnings True CreateAttachedExit: createAttached = fRetval Exit Function CreateAttachedError: If Err = 3110 Then Resume CreateAttachedExit Else If Err = 3011 Then Resume Next End If End If End Function

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