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Naming Convention
Chuck Corvec 
     
29 hours ago
So when I started this latest project it had been over 10 years since my last one. My naming convection went out the window

I user to user

tbl_TableName
qry_QueryName
frm_FormName
rtp_ReportNmae

If I change the names to what they are supposed to be, How badly will this break everything

Is there a method to simplify the process
Or should I just leave it alone ....
Chuck Corvec OP  @Reply  
     
29 hours ago
OK so I can not type
rpt_ReportName
Adam Schwanz  @Reply  
           
25 hours ago
It could do very little or it could be a big deal.

It depends what is in the database, how large it is, and if you have vba referencing the tables/forms. On the easier side it might be almost nothing or just updating a few record sources or macros/queries/vba. On the worst side it's re-coding and finding/updating all your references to the objects.

It's up to you if you want to get into that, you could just make a backup of it first, change a few and see what it takes to fix a few, that will give you an idea of how hard it would be. Worst case then you just go back to your backup.
Chuck Corvec OP  @Reply  
     
24 hours ago
Adam Good Idea. I Think I will try that
Raymond Spornhauer  @Reply  
          
3 hours ago
Backup your database before you make any changes!

-Raymond
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