Writing an Access Based Application

Reply #6

WSN1 — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 16:32:23 GMT

Thanks Todd for your insight, confirming my thoughts for Access as a viable solutions and the book references.

dK

Reply #5

Todd — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:00:46 GMT

I would always recommend getting a good book before digging into a new technology.

I have no idea what your technical level is, so here are the two ends of the spectrum:

Access 2007 Bible - I have the version of that book for SQL Server 2005, and it's an excellent and thorough book covering all aspects of the technology.

Access 2007 For Dummies - The For Dummies books are always pretty good introductions for people just starting out. The limitations for these (and any beginners books... [ More ]

Reply #4

WSN1 — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 03:05:22 GMT

Yeah Im sure, are you speaking of exporting it to Access? Anyway, I would need to do more that just export the data. I need a complete relational database management system much like LotSoft is configured with a few different customizations not available with LotSoft

Reply #3

LckyLary — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:45:22 GMT

You'd probably need to translate the data into XML or something. A program could be written that uses the Excel data exported as Comma Delimited (CSV). My program uses text files.

Reply #2

WSN1 — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:35:57 GMT

Wow, really! is Ricky a member of LP? How do I get in contact with him?

Thanks

Reply #1

cps10 — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:32:16 GMT

Good luck with your endeavors...I think Ricky - the developer of LotSoft - is the only one that could help you here with that.

Writing an Access Based Application

WSN1 — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:30:37 GMT

Im planning to upgrade my Excel spreadsheet lottery tracking applications into a Access Based application like LotSoft. I have very little knowledge of Access, however, I can use LotSoft as a basics for my development. Is there anyone here that can provide me with insight, advice, references or assistance with the development of a Access lottery tracking database system