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A "MISSING: =[Argument]" object dependency is reported for a switchboard form in Access 2007


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Symptoms

When you view the object dependencies for a switchboard form in Microsoft Office Access 2007, an incorrect object dependency may be reported. The incorrect object does not exist. This object has the following name:
MISSING: =[Argument]
This problem occurs when you view the object dependencies by using the Objects I depend on option.

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Workaround

To work around this problem, ignore missing references that begin with an equal sign (=) when you automate the switchboard object dependencies.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More information

Steps to reproduce the problem

  1. In Microsoft Office Access 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button
    , and then click New.
  2. In the File Name box, type switchboarddemo, and then click Create.
  3. Click Database Tools, click Switchboard Manager, and then click Yes.
  4. In the Switchboard Manager, click Close.
  5. In the Navigation Pane, double-click the Switchboard form.
  6. Click Database Tools, click Object Dependencies, click OK, and then click Yes.
  7. In the Object Dependencies window, click Objects that I depend on.
The form appears to depend on a form and on a report that do not exist. The form and the report have the following name:
MISSING: =[Argument]

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Keywords: KB926703, kbexpertiseinter, kbaccess, kbprogramming, kbdatabase, kbnofix, kbbug, kbtshoot

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Article Info
Article ID : 926703
Revision : 2
Created on : 10/15/2007
Published on : 10/15/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 276