ACC2: Attached Paradox 4.0 Table Displays "#Deleted" (123598)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Access 2.0
This article was previously published under Q123598
Moderate: Requires basic macro, coding, and interoperability skills.

SYMPTOMS

When you attach a Paradox version 4.0 table with a single primary key that is a one-character alphanumeric field, "#Deleted" is displayed in all the records in the table.

RESOLUTION

Increase the FieldSize property setting of the primary key field, add another field to the primary key, or delete the current primary key.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access version 2.0. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 7.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem


  1. Create a Paradox 4.0 table with a one-field primary key that is a one-character alphanumeric field.
  2. Add a record to the table.
  3. Start Microsoft Access and open any database.
  4. Attach the table you created in step 1.
  5. View the table in Datasheet view. "#Deleted" is displayed in the record.

REFERENCES

For more information about attaching Paradox tables, search for "Paradox files," and then "Importing and Attaching Paradox Tables" using the Microsoft Access Help menu.

Paradox is manufactured by Borland International, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/5/2002
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbbug kberrmsg KB123598
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