New Access 2007 ADE and Runtime (Free!)

[Rick]

I'm impressed with my readings about the new free Runtime distributable for
Access 2007. My thought is this makes Access a true development platform.

Anyone with expertise that knows more care to comment? Is it as good as it
appears?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[Klatuu]

The Access runtime has been around for about as long as Access has. The
only difference is for 2007, it is free as are the Developers Tools which
you should also download.

It is a good way to deploy your application to users who do not have Access
on their conputers.

 

[Rick]

Yes, I already knew that. Is it as good as it appears. Have you used it?
Are there any serious limitations? Free is a major deal.

thanks.

 

[chris.nebinger]

Limitations: You have to create all the queries, forms, and Reports
in such a way that you can operate it only with your application, as
you don't get access to the database window.
You also lose most of the ribbon. You have to create your own.

Other than that, it works well. You can also use the /runtime command
switch to start Access in a runtime enviroment to see what your
application looks like.


Chris Nebinger

 

[Tom van Stiphout]

On Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:31:02 -0700 (PDT), "(e-mail address removed)"

Another limitation is no Query by Form. And of course no opening of
objects in design view.
I think these limitations are well documented on microsoft.com. The OP
should have no trouble finding them.

-Tom.
Microsoft Access MVP

 

[david]

Installing multiple versions is still painful for the user. What do you do
if the user already has Access 2000 installed? If your users are paying
for your product, you need to liaise closely with your users to assess
their need for the runtime.

(david)