My database will not open in Runtime

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I built a database for several users in my office that do not have Access
2007 on their computers. I downloaded Runtime 2007 on their workstations, but
when they try to open the file, only Runtime opens and the database itself
will not open. Any ideas?
 
rripley said:
I built a database for several users in my office that do not have
Access 2007 on their computers. I downloaded Runtime 2007 on their
workstations, but when they try to open the file, only Runtime opens
and the database itself will not open. Any ideas?
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Do you have a startup menu form or bar specified? The runtime provides NONE
of the built in Access interface that you are used to seeing. As the
developer you have to provide your own interface to every form, report,
etc.. Otherwise all the user sees is a gray screen.

If you didn't do the above there is a good chance that your file IS being
opened. There is just nothing being shown to the user. The runtime has a
specific purpose, to distribute complete, fully polished applications. If
you thought it would act as a simple viewer then you are headed for
disappointment.
 
rripley said:
I built a database for several users in my office that do not have Access
2007 on their computers. I downloaded Runtime 2007 on their workstations, but
when they try to open the file, only Runtime opens and the database itself
will not open. Any ideas?
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Also you will need to create a shortcut referencing the FE MDB/MDE.

You're supposed to use the runtime on your own system to create a
package which will install the A2007 runtime along with a shortcut, if
requested and the FE MDB/MDE.

Tony
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Rick said:
rripley said:
I built a database for several users in my office that do not have
Access 2007 on their computers. I downloaded Runtime 2007 on their
workstations, but when they try to open the file, only Runtime opens
and the database itself will not open. Any ideas?
Click to expand...

Do you have a startup menu form or bar specified? The runtime
provides NONE of the built in Access interface that you are used to
seeing. As the developer you have to provide your own interface to
every form, report, etc.. Otherwise all the user sees is a gray
screen.
If you didn't do the above there is a good chance that your file IS
being opened. There is just nothing being shown to the user. [snip]
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After more consideration I thought I should restate this. Your file almost
certainly IS being opened because one of the restrictions of the runtime is
that it cannot be opened by itself. If you try you will get an error and it
will close again. It must be opened with a file specified.
 
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