Q: What do I need to enter in the Application Location field?
Users are required to enter the full Unified Naming Convention (UNC) path, including the file name and extension, of the Access database. This path is different from a mapped network drive. An example of a UNC path is as follows:
\\miscfs\test\ABC1801 Apparity EUCA Implementation\Testing\FileName.accdb
Q: How can I determine the UNC path of my Access DB?
Users can take the following steps to determine the UNC path of their file:
- Open blank Microsoft Word document.
- Navigate to the file in File Explorer.
- Right-click on the file and drag it from File Explorer into Microsoft Word.
- When presented with a menu of options, select Create Hyperlink Here.
- Right-click the path to remove the hyperlink, and you will then have the UNC path.
Q: Can Apparity manage Access DBs that are password protected?
No, passwords to open the database must be removed. An alternative solution is to store the Access DB in a folder location that restricts access to only the authorized individuals.
Q: When I clicked on the Check Access button, I received a message indicating that the file location could not be verified. What should I do?
This is likely due to an incorrect UNC path entered in the Application Location field. If you know the correct Application Location, update this field with the correct UNC path and try again. If you do not know the UNC path, reference the How can I determine the UNC path of my Access DB? question. If you are still experiencing this error, please contact the Support Center.