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[DCrake]

Simple Software Solutions

Thanks for the advice. One thing that really bugs me with 2003 is that when you want to create custom menu bars you cannot get rid of that "Type a question for help" prompt

David

 

[boblarson]

Thanks for the advice. One thing that really bugs me with 2003 is that when you want to create custom menu bars you cannot get rid of that "Type a question for help" prompt

David

Yeah, it doesn't get any better in 2007 in that respect either.

 

[missinglinq]

From here and other forums I lurk in it would appear the single biggest reason people give for upgrading to 2007 is that the ability to distribute runtime versions is inherent in the the version, rather than having to purchase additional software. Whether this is an advantage depends on the type of apps/target users you're developing for, I would think.

The single comment that sticks in my mind about v2007, and sad to say I don't remember who said it, except that they were someone I recognized as be fairly eminent in the Access world, is that v2007 has a bigger learning curve for experienced Access developers than it does for Access novices! Maybe Bob could comment on this.

Linq

 

[boblarson]

The single comment that sticks in my mind about v2007, and sad to say I don't remember who said it, except that they were someone I recognized as be fairly eminent in the Access world, is that v2007 has a bigger learning curve for experienced Access developers than it does for Access novices! Maybe Bob could comment on this.

It could be - because experienced developers already have set ways in which they are used to doing things and things that can be bothersome to those who are used to doing things one way and now have to do it in a totally different way are things like:

1. Custom menu bars and toolbars are now rolled into the ribbon and you have to learn a whole new paradigm for working with the ribbon.

2. Just trying to learn where your normal toolbar icons have gone can be a bit trying at times.

3. Learning where all of the various startup options are, as well as things like displaying hidden items, etc.

4. Getting to know how to move from the default "tab" form setup to the free floating forms we are used to seeing in previous versions.

5. Learning how to keep controls you just added from moving everywhere together.

And I'm sure that there is more I'm just not thinking of at the moment.

But even with all of that, I still am looking forward to doing more development work in Access 2007.

 

[DCrake]

Simple Software Solutions

The only reason why I got A2007 is because at the moment I am doing some contract work for the NHS (National Health Service for you guys accross the pond) and by having a "NHS email address" entitiles me to purchase a "Home Use Program". A full version, no cut downs, for a cost of (C) £17.00. Normally here it is around £450-£500. Just shows how much Microsoft makes per copy, no wonder they are heavy on piracy.

David