Viewer

[Mac]

I have a database that needs to be viewed by a number of
people who currently don't have Access installed on their
computers. It's going to take some time to convince the
company to buy additional licenses, so can anyone suggest
a viewer that can be downloaded off the net?

 

[Rick Brandt]

I have a database that needs to be viewed by a number of
people who currently don't have Access installed on their
computers. It's going to take some time to convince the
company to buy additional licenses, so can anyone suggest
a viewer that can be downloaded off the net?

There is no such thing.

One can purchase the Developer's Version of Office (the exact name has
changed with just about every Office release) which provides tools (and
license) to distribute a Runtime version of Access so your app can be used
on PCs without a licensed version of Access installed.

This is a pricey package so you don't reach a break even point compared to
just buying more copies of Access unless you will need to install on at
least "several" PCs. This is especially true when you take into account
the extra work involved.

An Access app delivered with the Runtime requires more work and must be
much more polished than is required when the end user will have a licensed
version of Access installed. The Runtime removes much of the built in
interface, tools, menus, etc., which have to be replaced by the developer.

 

[Mac]

I was afraid of that. Thanks for your reply.

-----Original Message-----


There is no such thing.

One can purchase the Developer's Version of Office (the exact name has
changed with just about every Office release) which provides tools (and
license) to distribute a Runtime version of Access so your app can be used
on PCs without a licensed version of Access installed.

This is a pricey package so you don't reach a break even point compared to
just buying more copies of Access unless you will need to install on at
least "several" PCs. This is especially true when you take into account
the extra work involved.

An Access app delivered with the Runtime requires more work and must be
much more polished than is required when the end user will have a licensed
version of Access installed. The Runtime removes much of the built in
interface, tools, menus, etc., which have to be replaced by the developer.


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[John Parkinson]

-----Original Message-----
I have a database that needs to be viewed by a number of
people who currently don't have Access installed on their
computers. It's going to take some time to convince the
company to buy additional licenses, so can anyone suggest
a viewer that can be downloaded off the net?
.

Mac,

You could output some of your data as an excel file or use
the download from microsoft 'snapshot' report viewer. I
know this adds another step in your process, but it comes
in handy for people who can't open mdb files.

John

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply but excel isn't even an option
because they don't have that installed either. Let's just
say the company is a little behind the times. )
I think I'll continue with the darn paper trail and print
out weekly reports for review. (

 

[Chris Nebinger]

Also consider creating a web interface using ASP. If you
just need to get certain data, it shouldn't be too hard.


Chris Nebinger