Access 2003 Runtime

[JRF]

I have converted an existing application into Access 2003 format. The
client wants to enable the deployment of this converted application as a
2003 Access DB application. Before I purchase the Visual Studio Tools to
enable this with the runtime version of Access, can I just save the file as
an Access XP version and use my XP MOD tools to deploy this application,
rather than spend upwards of $700 for Visual Studio Professional and the VS
Tools for Office?

 

[Rick Brandt]

I have converted an existing application into Access 2003 format. The
client wants to enable the deployment of this converted application as a
2003 Access DB application. Before I purchase the Visual Studio Tools to
enable this with the runtime version of Access, can I just save the file as
an Access XP version and use my XP MOD tools to deploy this application,
rather than spend upwards of $700 for Visual Studio Professional and the VS
Tools for Office?

As long as you didn't utilize any A2003 specific features.

 

[JRF]

Basically,

The clients application was originally developed in Access 97, I converted
the application to Access 2003 for them. The conversion was performed on my
workstation which has Access 2003 installed. They purchased Access 2003 for
their office. Any development I have completed after that conversion has
all been under Access 2003 environment. Though I don't think I have
exploited any release specific features of Access 2003, I guess the safe
answer and thing to do is get the VS Tools for Office.

 

[JRF]

Now if I can find a merchant that has reasonable prices on VS, I will be
happy.