Access Central 
Using Access Central Over Networks 

You can control all aspects of Access Central over a Network. You will need Microsoft Access installed on each PC, and a copy of Access Central.mdb. The Host Access Control PC (AccessServer) need not have Microsoft Access installed unless you also wish to use this PC for programming.

Access Control Host Computer Assumptions (AccessServer)

All access control field hardware components are connected to this computer. 

All access control system configuration files are located in: c:\tc85dir subdirectory. 

Access Central.mdb (if installed) is located in: c:\tc85dir subdirectory. 

Log.mdb is located in: c:\tc85dir subdirectory. 

The master system log file named tclog.dta is in the: c:\tc85dir subdirectory 

Running Access Central.mdb On A Network

To run Access Central.mdb on a remote work station, you must change several path statements in the copy of Access Central located on these computers so that they link to all the files on the AccessServer database 

Module Paths 

Unhide the Access Central database window 

If no modules are visible, go to Tools, Options, and check: Show Hidden Objects

There are 5 path references contained in database modules. To change all the path statements at one once: 

1. Place any Module in the design mode 

2. Select Replace from the Edit Menu 

3. In the Replace dialog box, for Find What: Enter: c:\tc85dir 

4. For Replace with: Enter the new path 

5. For Search: Enter Current Database

6. Select: Replace All 

7. From the Debug Menu, select: Compile and Save All Modules 

 Tables You Must Link If  You Have The Master Access Central.mdb on the AccessServer

The following tables must be re-linked using: Tools, Add Ins, Linked Table Manager 

Cards 
CardholderLevels
ENTRY POINTS 
Vehicles