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Splitting a database after distribution
I created a data collection database that has been distributed to remote
offices on rented PCs. The PC's have Access 2K. I built and maintain the db on Access 2002 but saved it in 2000 format. I want to split the databases in the remote offices so I can replace the front-end instead of importing forms, reports, etc for each enhancement. I know P**7 but with deadlines and learning you go into production with the database you have. Problem: most of the rented PCs do not have the database splitter wizard installed. When I try to urn the splitter I get a message about installing that component from the CD which I of course don't have. Question: Which option should I take: a) Get a Office 2K CD and install the components (do I need a Windows 2K CD also?). b) Take my laptop and USB drive to each office, copy database to there, do the split and then copy back to the remote PC. c) Something else, no vague answers please (-8 Many thanks, Allen -- Allen Richardson |
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One approach would simply be to provide a new front-end that links to the
existing database. Yes, you'd have a lot of unnecessary overhead in the existing database (the queries, forms, reports, etc. that are no longer used), but you could clean that up later. -- Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP http://I.Am/DougSteele (no e-mails, please!) "Allen" wrote in message ... I created a data collection database that has been distributed to remote offices on rented PCs. The PC's have Access 2K. I built and maintain the db on Access 2002 but saved it in 2000 format. I want to split the databases in the remote offices so I can replace the front-end instead of importing forms, reports, etc for each enhancement. I know P**7 but with deadlines and learning you go into production with the database you have. Problem: most of the rented PCs do not have the database splitter wizard installed. When I try to urn the splitter I get a message about installing that component from the CD which I of course don't have. Question: Which option should I take: a) Get a Office 2K CD and install the components (do I need a Windows 2K CD also?). b) Take my laptop and USB drive to each office, copy database to there, do the split and then copy back to the remote PC. c) Something else, no vague answers please (-8 Many thanks, Allen -- Allen Richardson |
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Great idea, many thanks Douglas.
"Douglas J. Steele" wrote: One approach would simply be to provide a new front-end that links to the existing database. Yes, you'd have a lot of unnecessary overhead in the existing database (the queries, forms, reports, etc. that are no longer used), but you could clean that up later. -- Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP http://I.Am/DougSteele (no e-mails, please!) "Allen" wrote in message ... I created a data collection database that has been distributed to remote offices on rented PCs. The PC's have Access 2K. I built and maintain the db on Access 2002 but saved it in 2000 format. I want to split the databases in the remote offices so I can replace the front-end instead of importing forms, reports, etc for each enhancement. I know P**7 but with deadlines and learning you go into production with the database you have. Problem: most of the rented PCs do not have the database splitter wizard installed. When I try to urn the splitter I get a message about installing that component from the CD which I of course don't have. Question: Which option should I take: a) Get a Office 2K CD and install the components (do I need a Windows 2K CD also?). b) Take my laptop and USB drive to each office, copy database to there, do the split and then copy back to the remote PC. c) Something else, no vague answers please (-8 Many thanks, Allen -- Allen Richardson |
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It appears that the Linked Table Manager wizard in Access 2000 is also not
installed on some of these machine. The work around I am using is the create a directory path on my development machine that matches the production machines. As the final step prior to rollout I put the front end database in the that folder and use the Linked Table Manager to link to tables in the same folder. I then backup that front end and go to the production machine and install it. Any better ways (without an autoexec macro invoked a function to programatically reconnect tables)? Many thanks, Allen. "Douglas J. Steele" wrote: One approach would simply be to provide a new front-end that links to the existing database. Yes, you'd have a lot of unnecessary overhead in the existing database (the queries, forms, reports, etc. that are no longer used), but you could clean that up later. -- Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP http://I.Am/DougSteele (no e-mails, please!) "Allen" wrote in message ... I created a data collection database that has been distributed to remote offices on rented PCs. The PC's have Access 2K. I built and maintain the db on Access 2002 but saved it in 2000 format. I want to split the databases in the remote offices so I can replace the front-end instead of importing forms, reports, etc for each enhancement. I know P**7 but with deadlines and learning you go into production with the database you have. Problem: most of the rented PCs do not have the database splitter wizard installed. When I try to urn the splitter I get a message about installing that component from the CD which I of course don't have. Question: Which option should I take: a) Get a Office 2K CD and install the components (do I need a Windows 2K CD also?). b) Take my laptop and USB drive to each office, copy database to there, do the split and then copy back to the remote PC. c) Something else, no vague answers please (-8 Many thanks, Allen -- Allen Richardson |
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