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Creating custom applications with Access
Hi,
I would like to know if it is possible to create custom applications using MS access as the back-end database. I have heard that this can be done using Microsoft VBA or Visual basic. Any advise on this would be great, as I really want to create a custom application using forms for my client.
I also understand that by creating a custom application, I will no longer need to use the built in forms access will create for you, is this true?
Thanks
Dave
RE: Creating custom applications with Access
Hi Dave,
Yes, it is possible to create custom applications with Microsoft Access. You can do this using vba, but using this method you will still need to use Microsoft Access to some extent. However you will be able to create your own custom forms and reports.
The alternative way to do this, is to use Visual Basic (part of the Visual Studio software package) This will enable you to create you own custom application using Microsoft Access as the back end database. Using this method you will not need to use Microsoft Access at all. Visual Basic will create an .exe file that contains all of the Microsoft Access DLL's that you will need to run the application with complete separation from Microsoft Access.
Hope this helps
David
