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I'd like to create an Access Database that tracks and organizes my office's paper files -- by cabinet location, folder names, and folder content. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I'm wondering if there are any freeware/shareware programs dedicated to this task. Or, does anyone have a sample database file or screen capture to suggest field names for table design? Thanks.



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Hi there,

Im sure someone already invented the wheel, and Im sure one of our tech experts will help you as soon as possible!!!

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Unfortunately I know nothing about access but I will try assist as best I can, otherwise I am sure one of our team members will help.

Firstly my interpretation of your question is as follows:
You wan to computerise your filing system to make it easier for you to search for things, this means that you would need someone to make a record of everything in your current filing system, including locations, cabinets e.t.c and then input it onto a database in the computer.

Am I correct in that first assumption?

Could you answer a couple of my questions to help us find an appropriate answer for you:
  1. If the above is true then what would be your prefered way of inputing information into the PC, through excel/word/scanned docs or a specialised program?
  2. Do you already have any system currently in place, if so could you explain what programs are used?
Is this the sort of thing you are after or am I way off target? - http://www.thepapertiger.com/what_is_paper_tiger.php



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