When you run code that contains the RunCommand method with the acCmdSaveModuleAsText constant, you may receive the following error message: This article assumes that you are familiar with Visual Basic for Applications and with creating Microsoft Access applications using the programming tools provided with Microsoft Access. For more information about Visual Basic for Applications, please refer to the "Building Applications with Microsoft Access 97" manual.

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Microsoft Access cannot save a code module while code is running.

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The following two methods describe how to save a code module programmatically.

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Method 1: Using the OutputTo method

1.	Open the sample database Northwind.mdb.
2.	Create a module and type the following line in the Declarations section if it is not already there: Option Explicit
3.	Type the following procedure: Function SaveMod() DoCmd.OutputTo acOutputModule, "Utility Functions" End Function
4.	To test this function, type the following line in the Debug window, and then press ENTER: ?SaveMod()
5.	The Output To dialog box appears and prompts you for the file name and file type to save the Utility Functions module.

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Method 2: Using the RunCommand Macro Action

1.	Open the sample database Northwind.mdb.
2.	Create the following new macro called SaveMod: Macro Name Action -------------------------- SaveMod OpenModule RunCommand SaveMod Actions --------------------------------- OpenModule Module Name: Utility Functions Procedure Name: <Leave blank> RunCommand Command: SaveModuleAsText
3.	Save the macro, and then run it.
4.	The Save As Text dialog box appears and prompts you for the file name and file type to save the Utility Functions module.

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      Function SaveModFail()
         DoCmd.OpenModule "Utility Functions"
         DoCmd.RunCommand acCmdSaveModuleAsText
      End Function
					

For more information about the OutputTo method, search the Help Index for OutputTo method.

For more information about the RunCommand method, search the Help Index for RunCommand method.

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