DB transformed in EXE

[AppleEater]

A few years ago I read that it was possible to transform a database into an .exe application. Can someone guide me into doing so ? Thank you in advance

 

[Opengrave]

What specifically are you trying to accomplish? With Access you can create an 'all-in-one' application that is front-end (data entry screens and reports) and 'back-end' (the database part).

 

[AppleEater]

Exactly that. I want to create an application that can be copied but not modified. Data don't have to be protected, but the structure has to.

Also, it is said that it was possible to open that application without opening MS-Access, like an .exe application. How realistic is that ?

 

[Opengrave]

You can create the 'front end' in Access and compile it into a .mde file. You can also remove some of the menu options and hide the database window so your users will not be able to make changes to the forms/reports/etc...

You can open the .mde file without opening Access first. Windows should already have the association from the .mde to Access.

The problem is if Access is not installed on the target machine. You need to deploy the Access runtime files with the .mde file and make some registry entries to build the association. This is further complicated by Microsoft's licensing issues on the runtime files...

There are often many ways to accomplish a given task so you may really need to take a good look at your requirements and needs before deciding on a specific solution.

 

[shkrebs]

Hi AppleEater ?¿?¿? (don't U like meat??)

Have a look at this link.

http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31701&highlight=EXE

What U want to do is smth. a lot of people want to do but it's not so easy

Best regards
Søren Herman Krebs