Conversion of 2002 to 97/other ideas

[Rebecca]

I have done a conversion of a 2002 access database to a 97. How can I view
the 97 version if I am running 2002. To make sure everything works in it?

Is there any other options I could do to have the database open in any
version of access? I design a database with our membership information on
it and then mail a copy of it on CD to the Board Members. I need the
easiest way for them to view it (I found out last year they are not very
computer literate)
It contains 9 tables, 3 queries, 12 macros and some tables. Very simple
design and all were made
with the design feature, I do not know vb.

Any thoughts.. ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

Rebecca S.

 

[Rebecca]

I have tried opening it , and everything seems to work, however, is it
working because I have opened it in the 2002 version of access and if
someone with 97 opens it will it continue to work? I guess that is my
question.
I had problems last year where it didn't work for the 97 users.. but it
worked on my system.

Rebecca S.

Hi,

Have you tried to open the 97 version in your Access2002 without

converting? Usually you should be prompted whether you want to convert to
2002/2000 or use the 97 version.

Else you could install Access97 as well - but use of course another

directory than the Access 2002 directory.

 

[Rick Brandt]

I have tried opening it , and everything seems to work, however, is it
working because I have opened it in the 2002 version of access and if
someone with 97 opens it will it continue to work? I guess that is my
question.
I had problems last year where it didn't work for the 97 users.. but it
worked on my system.

Generally speaking if you need to distribute in multiple versions you need
to have all of those versions installed locally so you can perform this
kind of testing. Anything less than will always leave some doubt.

 

[Rebecca]

Rick-

That was not the answer I wanted!!!
But thank you.. I figured that, I was hoping there was another way to test
this database.
Rebecca S.