Time limits on accessability

[ptaylor-west]

I want to distribute an app that provides password access for a 6 month period after which time a new password has to be issued by me to the end user for them to continue. This means that I don't lose control of the programme.

Is this possible or are then other ideas to protect the app - I have looked at upsizing to MySQL but it is way beyond me, also I have looked at splitting the app and putting the back end on FTP - but apparently this doesn't work (albeit a good idea as I don't need any other programming skills). Any solution needs to be fairly simple please.

 

[rahulgty]

If your application has date field required to be updated regularly, you can give a validation like:

Private Sub txtvcdate_Exit(Cancel As Integer)
If Me.txtvcdate < #10/1/2005# Or Me.txtvcdate > #3/31/2006# Then
MsgBox "You are not authorized to work beyond 03/31/2006. ", 64
Cancel = True
End If

I dont think other simple way than this. To unlock it through password you have to think for coding in VBA.

rahulgty

 

[ptaylor-west]

That sounds useful but couldn't the date just simply be changed by anyone worth their salt?

 

[RuralGuy]

Perhaps there is something here that might be helpful.

 

[ptaylor-west]

Spot on

Absolutely ideal! - the link you gave me was perfect for what I was looking for.

Excellent site.

 

[RuralGuy]

Glad I was able to help.