dBase as in a database in MS Access or dBase itself?

You could add a custom ribbon with buttons there.
Can't remember if you can permission those buttons or just check in the code when you press them.

Hi Alex,

Of course made in MS-Access!!!! And with the help of the excellent TechHelp videos. And also the security seminar.

Just so you know, dBase is an old database technology.  That is the purpose of Alex's question.
There are still dBase applications out there.

I regard to your question for your manager form you should be able to create a button and put the following in the on click event:

   DoCmd.RunCommand acCmdCompactDatabase

I'm not real sure about the ins and outs of doing this through code but it is doable.

Thanks  you, Scott. This  should be the answer. I'll  give  it a try.

Hi Scott, as you can see  ... it's not possible. I'll have to think for an another solution

I was afraid of that.  
I know Richard covers this in depth in the Access Developer 31 course but there are issues with the database needing exclusive control while doing certain operations.  Apparently that is one.

I'm not real up to speed on that lesson myself as I haven't watched it in a while.

If i were you, I would just take care of it manually for now yourself.  If this is an application you are developing for someone else, you could train your admin how to take care of it.

You would be well advised to continue on with the Expert and Advanced courses rather than jumping into courses that are outside of your knowledge level at the moment.  That is just asking for issues and headaches if you want my honest opinion.

While it's possible to allow a normal user (even a manager) to compact and repair your database with a single click, I recommend against it. In case something goes wrong, they could corrupt the database further by not knowing how to deal with an error message. Unless you've got a crazy busy, super-high use database, you shouldn't have to compact it more than once a month. I compact mine every couple of months. And yes, EVERYONE needs to be OUT of the database, and you need to have exclusive access to compact a shared database. Lots going on there... which is why it's best done on "maintenance" day once a month.

Gentlemen.

Thanks you for your input. I think I'll just drop by that company once in a while and then run a Compact & Repair.

Just like Richard said it doesn't need to be done every week or so.

Have a nice weekend

Bert -
More important is to make sure they have a good backup strategy and routine.  Including offsite storage.

Take a look at some of the Remote Support Software out there. I have used a product called Splashtop for about 5 years now and am very happy with it.  It saves me an hour drive 1 way to do 5 minutes work.  That company was more than willing to foot that bill rather than pay my TTM charges. (travel, time, mileage)
Plus, I can be much more responsive if they have a minor tweak they want done.

I don't know how they are now, but I had issues with Log-Me-In and can't recommend that you use them.

Or even set up Google Remote Desktop. I use it all the time when I'm travelling.

Thanks again for your advices. I'll definitely take a look at that.