Faq/Base/116

How can I use a form without opening the database?
To save the form outside the database, open the database, then the form. On the menu, select "File > Save a copy" then close Base.

Then there are two methods to connect this external form to its database.


 * First method
 * Open the copy of the form saved outside the database
 * Open Base, find then tables and selection the table which should be connected to the form
 * Put the form into design mode and click once on the form navigator icon
 * A right click on the name of the form then properties, and in the data tab redefine, or confirm as correct, the data settings.
 * Exit design mode; the form is then active and can be used without opening Base


 * Second method
 * Open the copy of the form saved outside Base
 * In the odt document select "View > Toolbars > Form design"
 * In the form design bar click on "Design Mode" then on "Form"
 * In the data source field on the data tab of the form properties window select the table to connect (content type must be "Table").