DesignerTM for Microsoft® AccessTM
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Which versions of Access are supported?
Does Designer provide a visualization tool?
Can I make changes to my database after I create it with Designer?
Can Designer help me to import an Excel file and design my database from the Excel file?
What kind of support can I expect if I buy Designer?
Does OpenGate offer consulting?
Will Designer create forms for me?
What languages are supported by Designer?
Licensing Questions
Do I need a license for each user or database?
Can I use Designer on my work and home computers?
Demo Questions
Why can't I open the demo forms in design mode?
Why is the demo in MDB format?
Installation Questions
Will I need to run a setup program?
Technical Questions
Can Designer create other database formats other than Access?
Designer asks you a series of questions about the different sets of data you want to manage in your database, how they relate to each other, and what specific fields (columns) you want to track for each set of data. Designer uses your answers to generate the tables, fields, formats, and foreign-key relationships your database needs to be correctly structured.
Which versions of Access are supported?
UI Builder is fully tested and compatible with Access 2000, 2003, and 2007. We don't support Access 97, unfortunately.
Does Designer provide a visualization tool?
Microsoft Access has an excellent tool to look at relationships between tables in a visual form. It doesn't allow you to actually design the tables themselves, which is why Designer is such a popular tool.
Can I make changes to my database after I create it with Designer?
Yes, you can definitely make changes. You do so directly in the Microsoft Access table design views as opposed to within Designer, however. But you can make whatever changes are appropriate.
Can Designer help me to import an Excel file and design my database from the Excel file?
Not currently. The design work is entirely within Designer.
What kind of support can I expect if I buy Designer?
We stand by our products through ongoing investment, and excellent customer support. We offer email and telephone technical support to help you work through any challenges you encounter working with Designer. We are based in North America, which means our responses to your inquiries may be slightly delayed if you are on another continent.
Does OpenGate offer consulting?
Not currently. We choose to focus on creating packaged software applications to help you minimize (or eliminate) the amount of consulting you need to invest in. If you need consultants, UtterAccess.com has a section for soliciting proposals. We recommend always checking references, and putting together a solid requirements document in advance to ensure you know exactly what you are getting in the end product, and how much it should cost.
Will Designer create forms for me?
Designer does not automatically create your data entry forms and tables. The built-in Access form wizards are able to help you design basic data entry forms. UI Builder for Microsoft Access can give you flexible, configurable menu buttons so that you don’t need to recreate the wheel to offer attractive navigation and functionality to your users.
What languages are supported by Designer?
The application is in English. However the table names and fields you specify can be configured to display any language (including simplified Chinese).
Do I need a license for each user?
No. Only users that will use Designer to create a database will need a license. That means you may create as many databases as needed, as many copies you need to make, and as many users that you need to support. For example, if two people in your organization will be using Designer to create databases, then you will need two licenses. But an unlimited number of people can use the databases that those two users create.
Can I use Designer on my work and home computers?
Yes, you can install Designer on more than one computer, provided you are the only Designer user, or you have the Unlimited User license.
Why can't I use the demo to create my tables and forms?
The evaluation copy is locked down to prevent piracy. You have 30-days to evaluate the software with a full money back guarantee if the product does not meet your needs.
Yes, absolutely. Please refer to our support forum topic that will help you through the steps.
Why is the demo in MDE format? You support Access 2007, right?
Designer definitely supports Access 2007. We deliver the evaluation database in MDE format so that it can be used by people with Access 2000 and higher.
Will I need to run a setup program?
No setup program is required for UI Builder. The UI Builder database file that you download after purchasing the software is all that is required.
Can Designer create other database formats other than Access?
Designer is exclusively for Microsoft Access. However, once you create your database in Access with Designer, you can upsize the database to MySQL or SQL Server if you need better performance in a multi-user environment.
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