How do you document an undocumented Access database?
Documentation begins with a technical inventory and is completed by connecting database objects to the real business processes they support.
Documentation begins with a technical inventory and is completed by connecting database objects to the real business processes they support.
What this means in practice
Object names alone rarely explain the system. Interviews and observation are needed to capture why users take certain steps, what exceptions mean, and which outputs drive decisions.
The practical next step
Good documentation supports repairs, staff training, security reviews, disaster recovery, and migration estimates. It also reduces dependence on the one employee who currently knows how everything works.
This answer provides general guidance. The right recommendation depends on your application, data, users, licensing, and business requirements.
