How do I create a runtime-only database?

[Guest]

I have a database (front-end and backend are in seperate Access MDBs), and
need to know exactly how to create a distributable runtime product. This is
necessary because the client's PC might not have Access on it. So please,
what do I do (I installed the Developer's Edition) in order to make this
happen?

Secondarily, how will this affect the presentation of my forms, and does the
runtime version of the application disable the Objects window?

Thanks!

 

[Rick Brandt]

I have a database (front-end and backend are in seperate Access
MDBs), and need to know exactly how to create a distributable runtime
product. This is necessary because the client's PC might not have
Access on it. So please, what do I do (I installed the Developer's
Edition) in order to make this happen?

The developer's tools have a help file. A Newsgroup posting is hardly a
proper place to get an entire tutorial on how to create an installation
package. Read the help, try what you can and post specific questions when
you get stuck.

Secondarily, how will this affect the presentation of my forms, and
does the runtime version of the application disable the Objects
window?

There is a help topic or white paper (should be included with the
developer's tools) that explains all of the things that are different about
the runtime environment. Most of them involve areas of the Access interface
that are NOT present in the runtime and which you have to create
substitutions or work-arounds for. There are no built in menus or toolbars
for example.

Yes, one of those differences is that it is impossible to get to the db
window in the runtime environment.

 

[Guest]

Thanks. However, how to I *find* the deveolper's tools? I cannot seem to
locate them, or how to open them...

 

[Tom Lake]

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Thanks. However, how to I *find* the deveolper's tools? I cannot seem to
locate them, or how to open them...

You have to buy them separately. Check Microsoft Website to find where you
can get it. It's not easy.

Tom Lake

 

[Jeff Conrad]

in message:

Thanks. However, how to I *find* the deveolper's tools? I cannot seem to
locate them, or how to open them...

See:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/technologyinfo/devtools/accessextensions/default.aspx

http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/developereditionversions.htm

http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/msmodfixes.htm

 

[Rick Brandt]

Thanks. However, how to I *find* the deveolper's tools? I cannot seem
to locate them, or how to open them...

Did you purchse them? They are not part of "regular" Access/Office.

 

[Guest]

Yes, we have the media and a developer license. I installed them on my PC,
but don't have a clue as to how to find them or access them.

 

[Rick Brandt]

Yes, we have the media and a developer license. I installed them on
my PC, but don't have a clue as to how to find them or access them.

I can't help you with the newer versions. I have the ODE for Access 97 and
when it was installed it created a new program group in Start - Programs
with 11 different icons, most of which are for various Read-Me, Help, and
other documentation for the developer's tools. I would think that the newer
versions would do the same or similar.