1. How do I convert my converted Visual Basic project to Visual Basic .NET?
The new Microsoft Access to Visual Basic .NET Object Converter is now available. You can download the evaluation version from the IrieSoftware website.
2. How do I allow users to use Access Reports in Visual Basic?
In the current version of the Object Converter, Access Reports are converted to Visual Basic form (.frm) files. To use Access Reports from your Visual Basic applications without having to re-design them, download the free VB Report Viewer program. The program comes with full source code that shows you how to Print/Preview or Export to Word, existing Access Reports from within your Visual Basic application using automation.
3. How do I use the Object Converter to make a Visual Basic copy that will run without Access installed on the customers computer?
Once you convert the Access database to Visual Basic, you can create a standalone Visual Basic exe file. The Access database (.mdb) file will still be required for Visual Basic to link to the data, however, the customer does not need to have Access installed.
4. How do I convert Access functions like Dlookup, DLast, etc?
Visual Basic does not have many of the built-in functions like DLookup, DLast, etc., so extensive coding is required to duplicate this functionality. Download the free Visual Basic Code Module (.bas) that has many of these functions for use in your Visual Basic code.
1. Where can I find the Visual Basic runtime files?
Download the Visual Basic Runtime Files from the Microsoft website.
2. Where can I download the original Access Sample database files?
You can download the original Access Sample database files from the IrieSoftware website. Go to the page for the Access version of the Object Converter that you are interested in and download the Sample database files. The Access sample database files are only required if you do not have them installed on your system.
3. Where can I download the Access References?
You can download the Access References from the IrieSoftware website. Go to the page for the Access version of the Object Converter that you are interested in and download the References file. The Access References are only required if you do not have them installed on your system.
1. Why doesn't the Object Converter program convert Access Reports to Crystal Reports?
The Object Converter does not convert Access Reports to Crystal Reports, because that would mean users must already have a copy of Crystal Reports, or must purchase a copy. The current version of the Object Converter converts Access Reports to Visual Basic form (.frm) files. An update is in the works that will convert the Access Reports to the built-in Visual Basic Data Report Designer format.
2. Why does the error message 'Form_Open() - Error #438 Object doesn't support this property or method' occur?
Note: Do not overwrite your existing COMCTL32.OCX file, rename it first.
To register the COMCTL32.OCX or any other .OCX file that may not be registered, click on the Run command from the Windows Start menu and type the following...
regsvr32 COMCTL32.OCX
3. Why does the error message 'Form_Open() - Error #35613 ImageList must be initialized before it can be used.' occur.
The error 35613 indicates that the COMCTL32.OCX file on your system is either not the correct version or is not registered correctly, or was installed after Access or Visual Basic was installed. Here is the MSDN info on the cause...
The Visual
Basic Control Creation Edition 5.0 beta was installed on your system after
Access or Visual Basic was installed.
There is an incompatibility between Access or Visual Basic and the version of
the ComCtl32.ocx that comes with Visual Basic Control Creation Edition (VBCCE)
5.0 beta.
Solution: Download the original list of Access Reference files from the IrieSoftware website for the version of the Object Converter that you are interested in.
1. Who is the primary support contact for IrieSoftware?
The primary support contact for IrieSoftware is Lennox Chambers. He can be reached by email at support@iriesoftware.com, lenx@shaw.ca, or at iriesoftware@hotmail.com.
1. What is the difference between the Add-in version of the Object Converter and the Exe version?
The Access Add-in versions of the Object Converter will convert all Access objects except Tables and Data Pages to Visual Basic and also creates a complete Visual Basic project (.vbp) file. The Exe version of the program converts only Access Forms and Modules and does not create a Visual Basic project file. The Exe version of the Object Converter program converts Microsoft Access 97 through 2007 database applications to Visual Basic .NET project (.vbproj).
2. What is the refund policy after the purchase of the Object Converter program?
There is a no refund policy after the purchase of the registered version of the Object Converter. Please ensure that you have tested the evaluation version thoroughly and that you are satisfied with the program and its capabilities.
3. What is an Access Subform control converted to in Visual Basic?
An Access Subform control is converted to a Data Grid control if its DefaultView is set to a DataSheet. An ADO Data Control is created automatically for each DataGrid control. You will need to set the DataSource property of the DataGrid Control to the appropriate ADO Data Control to display the DataGrid's data.
1. When is the 2010 version of the Object Converter going to be available.
The 2010 version of the Object Converter will be available shortly after the release of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite.