Question

I am trying to create a macro that when a table is changed it will create a simple text file to a chosen path. I have been programming in VB.NET but access is in vba, I have been doing some research and think I can do it. However access macro writer confuses me if the boxes you insert your code in to. Is there a way to make one in VB.NET or use Visual Studio that access would be able to use?

Answer 1

In this case, I think you should take advantage of data macros. These will run even if the table is used outside of MS Access. For example:

Alternatively

Sub LogThis(strText)
Const ForAppending = 8
Dim sPath As String
Dim fs As Object
Dim ts As Object

    sPath = CurrentProject.Path

    Set fs = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
    If fs.FileExists(sPath & "\Log.txt") = True Then
        Set ts = fs.OpenTextFile(sPath & "\Log.txt", ForAppending)
    Else
        Set ts = fs.CreateTextFile(sPath & "\Log.txt")
    End If
    ts.WriteLine Now & " " & strText
    ts.Close
End Sub