I was wondering if there's an easier way to getting the "developer's extensions" so I can deploy my program as a PROGRAM rather than an .mdb file. I don't really feel like shelling out $600 for a "subscription" to MSDN. Or maybe there's an easier way to deploy the program than using developer's extensions? I'm using 2003. Thanks!
View RepliesHello,
I have an Access application I need to package for redistribution. Following the instructions on MSDN, I purchased Visual Studio Tools for Office 2003 to acquire the Access Developer Extensions which include the Package Wizard.
After installing VSTO, I found that Access Developer Extensions are not included. Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of Access Developer Extensions? Is the Package Wizard available for download anywhere? Perhaps someone with an MSDN subscription would be nice enough to make this available to me?
Are any instructions availalbe for creating an installation file for an Access MDE file and including the Access Runtime?
Thanks,
Redluv@gmail.com
Has anyone heard when the 2007 Developer Extensions are going to be released for download?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI forked out nearly £600 for Visual Studio.NET Professional Special Edtion, which was advertised as coming with the Visual Studio Tools for Microsoft Office. Which it did. I checked the Microsoft site and they advertised the VSTO as coming with the Access Developer Extensions, so I went ahead with the purchase.
Now I've since found out that the Access Developer Extensions are yet again separate from all this, so I will have to spend more money. That annoys me but I can live with it (I've no choice really), but where can I purchase the Access Developer Extensions CD? I have scoured the web and haven't found a single source, but apparently it does exist. As an additional note, I am based in the UK.
Hi,
I've finally opened the Visual studio for MS Office systems tools box and found the access 2003 developer extension CD and loaded it,
I've been reading the overviews on the CD as always it sounds easy to use, how ever through experience on APPs that is not always the case.
Sure enough I was right again, Can any one help?
My problem is when I open the custom startup wizard or the custom package wizard it opens a form that is suppose to have templates to choose from so to get started, How ever there are no templates in the form the form is blank. Which leaves me stuck with no options to get started.
All I installed on my PC is the access 2003 developer extensions, did I not install some thing I should of?
Thanks; Any Help will be greatly appreciated.
Hi,
I wonder if it is necessary for the client machine in which a deployment (with runtime) is going to be installed, to have also installed any Access version or if the runtime deployment licence is enough.
Thank you,
Gilbert
hi,
how and where can i download Access 2007 Developer Extensions?
or
does anybody knows when it will be released if not so.?
This is a repeat of an old thread but all the Microsoft links have been broken because of Office 2007
We are trying to deploy an Access 2003 runtime solution for about 6 users and I would *like* to download a free version of the Access 2003 Runtime. Any idea where I might get it from?
Failing that we would buy it but I want to know exactly what to buy/what works/etc Upgrading to Office 2007 is not an option at the moment.
Martin
Hello,
As some of you probably noticed there is a bug in de access 2007 developer extensions.
When you package your solution and for the root install folder you select (all users) you get a warning when you startup your packaged solution.
When you select current user you dont get a message.
Does anybody know if this problem is solved by microsoft?
A few days ago I had a Vista-crash. I reinstalled Vista (Ultimate) and
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional. Before this crash, I installed Access
2007 Developer Extensions and it worked perfect. But since I reinstalled
Office 2007, the Developer Extensions option doesn't appear anymore in the
Office button. I tryed with the Access Options - Add-ins - Manage COM Add-ins
- GO - Add - Program Files - Microsoft Office - Office12 - ADDINS -
AccessDE.DLL - OK. This was not successfull: Any suggestions? Thanks
Luc Ringoir
Belgium (Europe)
balloonplanning@skynet.be
I'm considering re-writing my access97 database to access 2003
and turning it into a self-executing db for distribution to computers that don't have any versions of access installed.
I was told purchasing Microsoft visual studio tools for office 2003, which has access 2003 developer extensions, could do this.
Does any body have any experience with trying to accomplish this? And if so, are there any tek-tips that you can recommend to make this maybe a little easier, I'm not sure what it will do to .mdb file?
Thanks--any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Hi,
I've finally opened the Visual studio for MS Office systems tools 2003 box and found the access 2003 developer extension CD and loaded it,
I've been reading the overviews on the CD as always it sounds easy to use, how ever through experience on APPs that is not always the case.
Sure enough I was right again, Can any one help?
My problem is when I open the custom startup wizard or the custom package wizard it opens a form that is suppose to have templates to choose from so to get started, How ever there are no templates in the form the form is blank. Which leaves me stuck with no options to get started.
All I installed on my PC is the access 2003 developer extensions, did I not install some thing I should of?
Thanks; Any Help will be greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to locate the Developer Extensions so that I can compile my Access 2003 application to distribute to my end user.
I'm getting totally lost in the myriad of documents and links on the MS website that keep sending my round in ever decreasing circles. I've downloaded Visual Studio Express - Visual Basic Edition but can't seem to find it in there.
Can anyone point me in the direction of the software that I need to be able to distribute my Access 2003 applications.
I have developed an Access mdb file with lots of tables, forms, queries, reports, and VBA code. I want to be able to distribute this to Access-less users. I understand that the Access Developer Extensions enable this to be done and that the two wizards assist.
My first question is this: Are the Access Developer Extensions and the two wizards included in Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition?
I ask because this is what was recommended by a Microsoft representative and is what I’ve purchased. This came along with something called MSDN Library, but I’m not sure what that allows me so it is possible that this library will contain the elements that I’m searching for, but so far I’ve not found it.
Are the Access Developer Extensions only provided as part of the Visual Studio for Microsoft Office Tool package, as I’ve seen referenced in several forums and articles, including yours, or are these in fact part of other tools, such as the Professional Edition of Visual Studio that I’ve purchased?
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
I am need of urgent help with the following situation:
Currently my project has been developed on my computer with frontend Access, backend SQL Server (on our companys server). Now that I am testing release as soon as I create the package and install it on any other computer it says that it cannot connect to the SQL Server...
Is there something I should add (macro) or otherwise to make sure that it recognises the SQL server and connects?
As a point of note the release will be on the RunTime engine rather than full access.
Thanks for any help.
Phil
I am trying to display images in my form. The problem I have is that these image files are from an external source and don't have the traditional image file extensions such as .jpg, .bmp, etc. Each one of the image files end with the sequence number of the image subject, ie: .0011 or .0021, etc. I can change the file extension to one of the traditional file extension, and it would open. However, there are several thousand images. How could I get access to recognize the generic file extensions?
View 13 Replies View RelatedMy computer crashed and I had to reinstall Access 2010 a new computer with Windows 8 and put my Access files on the computer from my backup USB drive. If I attempt to open the Access files from the USB drive, the computer has attached the Excel icon in front of the file name, even tho the type of files says ACCDB, and attempts to open with Excel. I get the following message: "'the file is not in a recognizable format".
The interesting thing is that if I open Access 2010 first and then 'find' the same file that I moved from the USB drive to my desktop, the file will open even tho it has the Excel icon.
How do I change my Access back to where they have the Access icon preceding the name, rather than the Excel icon?
hi there...
where can i find free access developer tools? please help..
thanks
Hello All,
I am going to try and use my copy of Developer and was woundering if there is anything i need to know before i start.
One questions is do i need to make my front end an "mde" file, for distruption needs or not, any other commends greatfully recived.
Alastair
Hello,
We are looking for an Access Developer for a small business. You must be in the New York City area and willing to come in for an interview. I will check this board every 1-2 days.
Thank you.
I must say when I read stuff about access which is all in vb I get to thinking that I can`t call myself a database guy.
I create a lot of databases for my company which allow people to gain sales history data for customers, enter and view visits to agencies, enter data for phone calls, process product returns, access and display requested data from the main sql server, suffice to say there isn`t a department in the company which doesn`t use one of my databases.
However I have to admit that there is almost no vb code in these databases even though I`ve attended a vb course (I have forgotten all of it as I`ve not used it). It`s all done with queries and macros.
I like to think that these databases work well and fairly quickly. I find it fairly quick to work with queries and macros.
So what do people think is the big advantage of code?
Am I just a lazy chuffer who should go hang my head in shame :o
Hello,
I accidentally removed my developer extension add-in from the access 2007 add-ins.
How can I get it back?
I dont know where the dll or exe resides.
Hi
Im trying to use the developer extensions in Access 2003 to package my database with an installer, now when packaging the database you get the option to include an MDW security file however this then copies the MDW on to the users PC
and refernaces the MDW on the users C drive in the shortcut in creates. How can i get it to referance my MDW file on my server ? so when i need to make changes to group permissons ect these can be made in the MDW on the shared server
Thanks
Is there anyone based in or near Nottinghamshire (UK) who would be interested in reviewing the current database system we use at our office? We are a skiing holiday company and the database is fairly complex.
It was created about ten years ago and over time has had various bits and pieces added on etc. and I am under the impression it is currently a mess!
I am looking for a professional database developer, not an amateur who fancies themselves as such! If anyone can help, please post your details and credentials and I'll give you a shout.
Cheers.
Hi,
I have installed Access Developer Extensions and Access Runtime but still I can not see the "developer" option in menu. Can someone please help me to find this option.
SF
Hi Guys,
I hope I am in the right forum area. I have just upgraded to XP Home and have a choice of Office systems to install. However I have Office 97 Developer Edition that I use for Access Databases and this must be installed. I can also install either Office 2000 or Office XP Professional. What are the problems with having any of these combinations and Access 97 with the developer.
I have heard that there may be licencing issues or I may have to install in a particular order. Any advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Chris