Access Database Pro Scripts (ADPS): Table Structure Exporter - Professional VBA Script

Access Database Pro Scripts (ADPS) is a collection of professional-grade VBA tools designed to streamline your Microsoft Access database workflow. Each script is production-ready, well-documented, and tested across all Access versions (97-365).

This product is part of the Access Database Pro Scripts (ADPS) collection - professional VBA tools that save you time and improve your productivity.

Stop Wasting Time Documenting Your Access Database Tables

Are you tired of manually documenting your Microsoft Access database structure? Spending hours copying field names, types, and indexes into spreadsheets or documents? This professional VBA script automates the entire process, exporting your table structures in multiple formats with just a few clicks.

What You Get

A Complete VBA Module that you can copy directly into your Access database. No complicated installation, no external dependencies—just paste and run.

Key Features

✅ Multiple Export Formats

• Text Files (TXT) - Human-readable documentation
• SQL CREATE Scripts - Ready-to-use database creation scripts
• JSON Format - Perfect for API integration and data analysis
• Markdown Documentation - Beautiful, formatted documentation

✅ Smart Filtering System

• Export only linked tables, local tables, or all tables
• Filter by table name patterns (prefix_*, *_suffix, contains)
• Preview matching tables before export
• Wildcard support for flexible filtering

✅ Professional Output

• Comprehensive field information (name, type, size, attributes)
• Complete index details (primary keys, unique constraints)
• Source database information for linked tables
• Timestamped files for version tracking

✅ User-Friendly Interface

• Interactive dialogues guide you through each step
• Preview tables before exporting
• Multi-format selection (export to multiple formats at once)
• Clear error messages and helpful instructions

✅ Robust Error Handling

• Gracefully handles problematic table names
• Continues processing even if individual tables fail
• Comprehensive error logging
• Automatic folder creation

Who Is This For?

• Database Administrators who need to document database structures
• Developers migrating Access databases to SQL Server or other platforms
• Business Analysts creating data dictionaries and documentation
• IT Professionals managing multiple Access databases
• Anyone who needs to understand or document Access table structures

What Problem Does This Solve?

Before: You spend hours manually documenting tables, copying field names, checking data types, and formatting documentation. One typo means starting over. Updating documentation when the database changes is a nightmare.

After: Run the script, select your options, and get professional documentation in seconds. Export to multiple formats simultaneously. Filter to export only what you need. Preview before exporting. Never manually document a table structure again.

How It Works

1. Copy the VBA code into a new module in your Access database
2. Enable DAO reference (one-time setup, instructions included)
3. Run the function - Interactive dialogs guide you through:
   • Choose export type (Linked/Local/All tables)
   • Apply optional table name filters
   • Preview matching tables
   • Select output formats (TXT, SQL, JSON, Markdown)
4. Get your files - All exports saved to a \docs\ subfolder of your Access DB location, complete with timestamps

You are in control of what is exported via easy dialogs

Decide one or multiple output formats to export to.

Technical Details

• Compatible with: Access 97, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365
• Requirements: Microsoft Access with DAO library (included in all Access versions)
• No external dependencies - Uses only built-in Access/VBA features
• File output: UTF-8 encoded files in multiple formats
• Error handling: Comprehensive error handling for edge cases

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What's Included

• Complete VBA module code (ready to copy/paste)
• Detailed inline comments explaining every function
• Setup instructions
• Usage examples
• Error handling documentation

Why This Script?

This isn't a basic export tool—it's a professional-grade solution with:

• Advanced filtering - Export exactly what you need
• Multiple formats - One script, multiple output types
• Preview functionality - See what you'll export before committing
• Production-ready code - Tested error handling and edge case management
• Clear documentation - Well-commented code you can understand and modify

Save Time, Reduce Errors, Stay Professional

Stop manually documenting your Access databases. This script does in seconds what would take you hours, and it does it perfectly every time. Whether you're creating documentation, migrating databases, or analyzing structures, this tool will become an essential part of your workflow.

Instant Download

After purchase, you'll receive:

• The complete VBA module code
• Setup instructions
• Usage guide
• All code is yours to use, modify, and customize