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Applies to: Access 2024, Access 2019
The Application.SaveAsText method in Microsoft Access allows you to export database objects (like forms, reports, macros, modules, or queries) into a text file. This can be useful for version control, debugging, or transferring objects between databases.
Syntax
Application.SaveAsText ObjectType, ObjectName, FileName
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ObjectType | The type of object you want to export (e.g., acForm, acReport, acQuery, etc.). |
| ObjectName | The name of the object you want to export. |
| FileName | The full path and name of the text file where the object will be saved. |
Example
Here’s how you can save a form named "MyForm" to a text file:
Application.SaveAsText acForm, "MyForm", "C:\Exports\MyForm.txt"
Remarks
The exported text file contains all the properties and definitions of the object. You can later use the Application.LoadFromText method to import the object back into a database. This method is particularly useful for developers who want to integrate Access objects into version control systems or share objects in a readable format.