Access and the Web.

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i created simple 1 table database then created a form for it.
i was able to simply save in my root folder and post it to my site.
I am wondering if i make changes to it will returning visitors be able to
see those changes? or do they have to clear their browsers catche?
thank you
 
No one on the web can see anything in Access unless it is transferred from
Access to an html web page. How that is being done determines the answer to
your question.

-Dorian
 
thank you for your reply.

i saved it as html to my root folder for my site. I am also using
dreamweaver 8.
 
If you just saved the table as HTML, you have created a static HTML page
that will not be able to reflect any changes that you are making to the data
in the database. In order to have a dynamic web page, you will have to use
ASP, ASP.net....or Use Microsoft FrontPage to do it quasi-automatically for
you when you create a datasource page.
 
Hello
I understand what you mean about the changes i make in my data base not
showing on the web. at least i think i do.
but what if every time i make changes to the database ( 3 times a week ).
what if i delete the table containing the old info and reup the new info? to
tell you the truth i am thinking i could just delete the whole page and use a
saved template.
not really sure what way will be best for me right how. it isnt very hard
to save a form as html and the whole thing would only be an extra minute or 2.
my biggest concern is would return visitors be able to see the new information
or would they have to refresh or clear their history via tools, internet
options, delete cookies, delete files and clear history. <-- not really sure
if those 3 steps are needed.
all the hyper links will be with in data base anyway and will remain the same.
i know creating a real dynamic page with fancy searches and what not would
be much better. i just dont have the talent right now or the extra money.
my computer skills are about the same as my righting :) skills. i just want
to make my wifes job easier.
later i because i want to and because i have to will touch ground more in
PHP, ASP.net and so on. i like this computer stuff and want to learn more.
in time.
thank you again for your reply
 
Thomas said:
i created simple 1 table database then created a form for it.
i was able to simply save in my root folder and post it to my site.
I am wondering if i make changes to it will returning visitors be able to
see those changes? or do they have to clear their browsers catche?
thank you
Click to expand...

Dreamweaver has simple templates that retrieve data from the database
automatically using a serverside language such as ASP, ASP.NET or
Coldfusion. You don't have to code anything, Dreamweaver does it all for
you. However, you do need to know how to set up the page.

It's saved as an ASP page instead of an HTML page, which makes it
dynamic (changeable) instead of static.

Every time the user accesses the page, they receive the most uptodate
information at that time. No need to create new pages.

If you have any doubts about how to do it, see the Macromedia site or
newsgroup. If you're using a newsgroup reader then:

forums.macromedia.com
m.dreamweaver

I hope this helps,

Jeff Cox
 
I have been a way a while and just learned I can find replies to my messages
in my profile. thank you very much for your reply. and also thanks to all
others that have helped.
 
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