Database solution on Back Office computers
We are replacing Access with a Database Editor (DBEdit)
Software Package Details
MDB Browser and Editor
MDB Browser and Editor
Version 3.0.1 (Freeware)
Overview:
All new systems will not include Microsoft Access as a standard program. Instead the new systems will use a Database Editing Program (DBEdit.)
How to Install (for existing PC):
1. Locate the “DBEdit.zip” and copy to local machine
2. Decompress the file and Run “Setup.exe”
3. Change Install directory to “C:\DBEdit”
4. Use all defaults designated by Install Package to complete installation
5. Delete the Program from the Start Menu “C:\Documents and Settings\\Start Menu\Programs\PrjGenericMDB”
How to Run:
1. Start->Run
2. “cmd”
3. “cd \DBEdit”
4. “PrjMDB.exe”
OR
1. Start->Run
2. “cmd”
3. “cd\”
4. “dbedit” (There is a “dbedit.bat” file on the root directory)
How to Use:
1. Select “Open” using the File Menu or the Open button
2. Select “Open Database”
3. Select the database you wish to edit
4. Select “Open”
5. Select the Table you wish to Edit in the “Tables\Queries” List Box
6. Select “Open Table/Query”
7. Modify the table as desired
8. Select “Close”
9. This will save any changes
NOTE: Do not use “Setup” or “Table Structure” (or any functionality to effect the
structure of the database) functionality, because you might corrupt the database
if it is used incorrectly. This tool is intended to be used for Basic database
troubleshooting and updates, not for database structure modification. |