Closing a second database (A2000)

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I have to Open and Close a database from another database so that the Compact On Close Option will execute. I have tried
Dim MyDb as DAO.Database
Set MyDb = OpenDatabase(“PathToDb”)
MyDb.Close
which doesn’t do it.
I have tried opening the file using the Shell Function and that opens it fine, but I can’t close it. Anyone know how I would close the db after opening it using the Shell Function. Or anyother ideas.
Thanks
Paul

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Hi Paul,

As always, there are several ways to get the job done. You’re using DAO Objects to open the database. In this case, I would use Access Automation code:

Sub OpenDatabase()    
     Dim appAccess As Access.Application
     Set appAccess = CreateObject("Access.Application")
     'Replace database file and path with your own        
     appAccess.OpenCurrentDatabase "D:My DocumentsYourDatabase.mdb", True
     'Insert your code
     appAccess.Quit    
     Set appAccess = Nothing
End Sub

HTH

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Thank you Mark. I was just coming back to say I got the answer and the answer was exactly what you posted. Thanks very much.
Paul

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