Where do I hire Access 2000 database help?

[Minxie]

Can anyone direct me to someone that does work with Office 2000 Developer
to complete a database runtime version. I paid Microsoft for help that was expensive and all i got was suggestions to but more software. I own Office 2000 Developer 2000 version 1.5. Its a small job so I dont know where to start looking for someone to hire.
Thanks

 

[Rickster57]

runtime

I have written programs using Access 2000 version 1.5. At work we have 2003 developer extensions which we use to make a runtime version of programs written in 2000. Was is it you need done? Not interested in the hiring part since we may be able to help through this forum.
Yep, contacting Microsoft is a very expensive ordeal and one which should be avoided. I believe at work we paid under $500 for the 2003 developer extensions and it is an easy packaging wizard to use.

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

I to would recommend this forum, you should be able to get enough information from here to do the project yourself unless you are undertaking a unique design approach for some reason.

However if you need a programmer, I am available! Just Drop me a line.

 

[Rickster57]

Access 2000

Minxie,

If you have the developers Edition (even 1.5) you can make a stand alone version of your database.... One of my computers at home has version 1.5 and in fact the Package Wizard does exist.


After the Packaging and Deployment Wizard is installed from the Microsoft Office 2000 Developer Edition CD, go to the code window of a module. Choose Add-ins > Add-in Manager... Double-click the VBA Package and Deployment wizard from the Available Add-Ins list. Click OK to close the dialog and load the wizard. Invoke the wizard by clicking the Add-ins menu again and choosing Packaging and Deployment Wizard... You can load the other MOD wizards with the same technique.

Let the forum know if you need further help.

 

[Pat Hartman]

If you have the developers Edition (even 1.5) you can make a stand alone version of your database....

I'm sorry but this is not technically correct. The developer's Editions do NOT modify your database. There is no such thing as a standalone Access database. There is no such thing as a runtime Access database. This is an urban myth that will not die. All the developer's editions do is provide a license to distribute the runtime edition of MSAccess.exe and the packaging and deployment wizard which creates self-extracting file that includes your application database and any files you need for the application plus the access runtime. This allows your application to be installed on a PC that does not contain a retail version of Access or contains a version of Access not capable of running your app.

 

[Minxie]

Pat what you are saying is what I attempted many times unsuccessfully

 

[Pat Hartman]

Take a look at guru.com. You may find someone there.

 

[Rickster57]

Runtime Version

Terminology I should have used Runtime Version instead of stand alone. Even after all these years I still slip that term in there from time to time (thanks Pat). However, the Developer Version 1.5 will do exaclty as stated. It will allow you to distribute your program to computers that do not have Access installed on them. The only issue is with operating systems. If I remember correctly if you are still using Windows 98 or 95 you are SOL.

 

[jeremie_ingram]

Ahhh, Pats old nemisis, the access application.

Pat is correct here, but if you are looking to aviod paying for access on every machine that needs to access the database, then the developers edition would be something to look into. I have used it in the past, and it is useful in certain situations. The price is negated IF the clients do not have access and require the runtime, but if everyone has acess ~ your not getting much else out od the developers edition in my opinion.

Minxie, post up the ideas of what you are trying to acomplish (if you cant find it by searching the forums) and the great minds here may be able to get you on the right path.

 

[Pat Hartman]

Rickster57,
Runtime Version is just as incorrect as standalone version since NOTHING happens to your application to change it. Using those terms gives people the impression that their application will be modified in some way to make it able to run without having Access installed and that is just not true. If you want to run an Access application, you MUST have Access installed. There is no getting around it. The various developer's editions only provide a license to install the runtime version of MS Access ITSELF in cases where the necessary retail version of Access is not already installed.

 

[jeremie_ingram]

Sorry Pat, I thought that was what I was attempting to get across.

BTW, were involved in a WebEx meeting this morning? I saw that a Pat Hartman was listed and was cuirious if that was you.

 

[Pat Hartman]

It must have been an imposter. I was playing bridge