How start runtime 2007

[gg]

I thought that I had asked this, but don't see it on positng list. I have
downloaded the runtime file for Access 2007 and got the message that it was
successfully installed. When I open one of my files I see nothing in the
menu that tells me I have the ability to make a runtime application. What do
I do to use the runtime creation feature? Do I have to open something else?
Very frustrating, any help much appreciated.

 

[Daniel Pineault]

Downloading and installing the run-time version of access only enables you to
run access databases. It does not enable you to create new databases or
modify existing ones. For that you need to have the complete version of MS
Access installed.

Basically, the developer requires MS Access and then he/she can distribute
it with run-time if their user's do not already have MS Access.
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Hope this helps,

Daniel Pineault
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[gg]

Daniel Thax for quick reply. I do have the complete Access 2007. I
downloaded and exppanded the runtime after using A2007 for a week or so. As
I understand it, I should now be able to convert an existing file to a
runtime file. Do I have to downlad something else to be able to use runtime
conversion? If not, how do I get to it?

 

[Rick Brandt]

Daniel Thax for quick reply. I do have the complete Access 2007. I
downloaded and exppanded the runtime after using A2007 for a week or so.
As I understand it, I should now be able to convert an existing file to a
runtime file. Do I have to downlad something else to be able to use
runtime
conversion? If not, how do I get to it?

The runtime is something that you provide to users that don't have Access so
they can run your file. Your file is not "converted" in any way.

 

[Daniel Pineault]

There is no conversion to be performed. Simply create your db (as you
normally would) and then anyone who only has the run-time will be able to use
it.

It is sort of like an image viewer for instance. If you create an image in
photoshop with layers... and I use irfanview to open it, I can see the image,
but cannot really edit it. Run-time is like irfanview and MS Access would be
the equivalent to photoshop. No conversion necessary.

That said, if you are deploying a db and don't want user to be able to make
changes to the design, vba,... you should first convert it to an mde (prior
to 2007) or accde (2007) version. Run-time will not allow them to do this
anyways, but anyone with the full version could. So it is always a good idea
when deploying!
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Hope this helps,

Daniel Pineault
http://www.cardaconsultants.com/
For Access Tips and Examples: http://www.devhut.net
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[gg]

Thanks DanielI apparently have the wrong concept. If I understand you
correctly: If I want someone who does not have Access, to run my program, I
would send them (or have them download) the free microsoft AccessRuntme.exe
file for installation on their computer.) This isn't clear on microsoft's
notices, though I guess it is obvious to those with some software knowledge.
I have seen this same question posted eslwehere, never with an answer. Now
I know why. Thanks again for the quick reply.