No coding required! If you know a little bit of JavaScript, jQuery, or CSS, you can customize and extend advanced behavior. However, to build a complete MySQL web app and database interface with Vivaldi, no coding is required.
Built-in visual wizards handle the tricky parts, such as directing users across multi-page workflows, reference lookups, and dropdown values dynamically from your tables.
- MySQL Server: Version 5.4 or higher (or compatible MariaDB servers).
- Web Server: PHP 5.3 or higher with the following standard extensions enabled:
mysqli(standard MySQL connection extension)openssl(secure data communication)
Definitely. Vivaldi functions as an all-in-one MySQL CRUD generator and PHP MySQL form generator. You can define sophisticated behaviors using SQL, JavaScript, and CSS without having to manually code repetitive create, read, update, and delete routines for every form.
No. When you design a form with Vivaldi, the layout is stored as a form definition directly in your MySQL database. When you save updates in the visual form designer, changes appear immediately for all users without manual PHP file editing or complicated server deployments.
Presently, Vivaldi is specifically tailored as a dedicated MySQL database web interface and MySQL web application builder. If you are interested in support for Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, please let us know!
Vivaldi provides comprehensive role-based access control (RBAC). It includes a built-in super administrator account, customizable user roles, automated password generation emails, and granular permissions for menus and forms. Users and roles can be enabled or disabled at any time.
Step 1: Migrate your Microsoft Access database to MySQL
Choosing a MySQL host:
- Web Hosting: Standard cPanel packages (GoDaddy, InMotion, 1&1) usually include MySQL databases.
- Cloud Providers: Amazon RDS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud SQL for scalable pay-as-you-grow hosting.
- Corporate IT: Enterprise MySQL database servers managed by your organization.
- Local / On-Premises: Use tool stacks like XAMPP to stand up an internal MySQL server quickly.
Moving data & queries:
Free utilities like Bullzip migrate tables automatically. Access queries can easily be converted into MySQL views using MySQL Workbench.
Step 2: Create your web app using Vivaldi
- Copy Vivaldi files to your PHP web server directory.
- Connect Vivaldi by updating 4 lines in the database configuration file.
- Use the visual MySQL form builder to configure CRUD forms, search screens, and reporting grids.
- Manage user roles, granular access permissions, and dynamic menus.
Yes! You can explore the full application builder directly in our live Vivaldi Online Demo.
Every license includes lifetime support via email, with optional phone and web conference coordination available.
No recurring fees: Lifetime updates are included with your license without ongoing subscription costs.