Hi,
I am an MS Access user that is making the leap over to VB 2008
So I am very new to VB 2008
So please excuse me if this is a dumb question
I have an entry log database that I am developing it basically logs people in/out as they enter/leave the building.
Basically how it works.. as a member of staff enters the building they swipe their entry card across a card reader the database logs whether they are entering or leaving the building
I want to be able to run the database in the "background " while the user/receptionist is working in other applications but still enabling the database to log entries into the building.
I can only get it to work if the database is open and the field with the barcode information that links to a staff members record has the focus.
Is this possible in VB 2008 or any other applications?
I have seen other door entry logging systems work in this way and I am wondering if I can get any pointers on where I should be looking in VB
Any help is much appreciated
I am an MS Access user that is making the leap over to VB 2008
So I am very new to VB 2008
So please excuse me if this is a dumb question
I have an entry log database that I am developing it basically logs people in/out as they enter/leave the building.
Basically how it works.. as a member of staff enters the building they swipe their entry card across a card reader the database logs whether they are entering or leaving the building
I want to be able to run the database in the "background " while the user/receptionist is working in other applications but still enabling the database to log entries into the building.
I can only get it to work if the database is open and the field with the barcode information that links to a staff members record has the focus.
Is this possible in VB 2008 or any other applications?
I have seen other door entry logging systems work in this way and I am wondering if I can get any pointers on where I should be looking in VB
Any help is much appreciated