[pianotech] Microsoft Access info

[William Truitt]

Thanks William (or should I call you Will too?)

 

I was able to set up a number of linked databases in Approach that have
functioned very well for me for quite a long time, hence my if it aint broke
don't fix it approach for many years.  So a large part of what I would be
doing would be setting up the same database fields in Access so as to be
able to transfer all data without truncation, etc.  

 

I am finding some legacy software issues with Vista 64 bit.  My HP Laserjet
1012 printer software will not install, and it seems unlikely that HP will
provide me with an updated driver.  Also, the desktop software for my HP
iPAQ 111 does not want to install, but the jury is still out on that one.  

 

Will

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of William Monroe
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 10:41 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Microsoft Access info

 

Hi Will,

I use Access (actually, Access '97 - Yep, it's that old  ;-]  )

I found it fairly simple to construct a basic database that served my modest
needs.  Setting up the company, entering fields, etc. - all pretty intuitive
even before the hindsight.  This past year, a good friend of mine who's
profession is as a software developer and who has a much more comprehensive
grasp of Accesses capabilities - tweaked my DB for me and made much more
user friendly.

I was operating quite well for a number of years prior to that, but it is
now much more elegant.  I'd say that is the greatest foible of Access -
having a comprehensive enough understanding to make your DB elegant, rather
than just functional.  I've had no operational difficulties otherwise.

William R. Monroe


SNIP

 

For those of you using Access, did you find it particularly difficult to
build your databases?  Any foibles I should know about?  The usual - the
good, bad, and ugly.  

 

Thanks in advance for whatever you wish to share.

 

Will Truitt

 

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