Concerning Type Libraries Visio 10.0, 11.0 Standard and Pro

[David Carwile]

I have an access database that populates a Visio drawing. The shapes
in this drawing link back to the database via ODBC connection strings.
I am interested in deploying this database now, and I need to know
what software I need to by for the client machines. I am currently
using Visio 2002 Pro (Visio Type Library 10.0) and Visio 2003 Pro
Trial(Visio Type Library 11.0). I was wondering if it is possible for
me to be cheap and buy Visio 2002/3 Standard for the client computers.
I assumed since the type libraries (?are the same?) for the standard
and professional versions that my code would work for either version.
However, I don't want to waste a lot of money on software I cannot
use. So, I'd also be interested in Open Source equivalents. Any
comments or help would be appreciated.

- David Carwile
IT Specialist
www.avwtech.com

 

[Mark Nelson [MS]]

There would be no difference in type libraries between Standard and
Professional editions. There are differences between 10.0 and 11.0, though
in most cases the 11.0 library is backward compatible. I certainly
recommend testing on both versions before you deploy.