I want to share my Calibration DataBase and Troubles DataBase

[Glenda]

I work in the quality field and over the years, I've developed a "Calibration
Database" and a "Troubles Database" that I have used at a couple of different
companies. The databases are VERY basic - no fancy programming, etc. They
are also not created with fancy opening screens, etc. I've worked for small
companies where I was the only person entering and extracting data. I am
unsure how to put these databases out there for others to use and/or build
on.

 

[Mark Andrews]

You could create a website or blog or signup for a free ftp service like
4shared.com and put the databases on the web. If they are Access2007 you
could try and get them added to the Microsoft Templates area (certain
restrictions apply). Send me a link I'll take a look at them.

HTH,
Mark
RPT Software
http://www.rptsoftware.com

 

[Tony Toews [MVP]]

I work in the quality field and over the years, I've developed a "Calibration
Database" and a "Troubles Database" that I have used at a couple of different
companies. The databases are VERY basic - no fancy programming, etc. They
are also not created with fancy opening screens, etc. I've worked for small
companies where I was the only person entering and extracting data. I am
unsure how to put these databases out there for others to use and/or build
on.

Legally you might not be able to. It may very well be your employers
which own the copyright to the databases and the data contained
within. If you were an employee when you did the work.

That said it seems that Rogers Access Library has this kind of
databases stored there. http://www.rogersaccesslibrary.com

Tony

 

[Glenda]

ok then,,, nevermind, although if someone sends me a message with their email
address, I'm willing to explain how I set it up

 

[Larry Linson]

Why don't you write articles on the subject, create example databases to
illustrate them, and post those.

Employer ownership is the default for work done by employees on 'work time',
unless there is a contract that reserves ownership to the employee.
Contractor ownership is the default for work done by consultants or
contractors, unless there is a contract that assigns ownership to the
client. But, it's not a simple thing, there are many special cases, and the
only advice you should heed is that of your own attorney who specializes in
"intellectual property law".

I'd hate to see you discouraged from sharing just because someone _might_
claim ownership, but would hate to see you have problems because you didn't
realize the code you wrote might not be your own, either.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Office Access MVP