Q. Is Database Manager an Add-In?
A. No. OpenGate Database Manager
runs as it's own program within Microsoft Access. You launch OpenGate
Database Manager from the start menu, but it is essentially a compiled
Access database application. You will not need to install it as
an addin.
Q. Why does Microsoft
Office say it is reinstalling every time I switch between opening a
file in Access 2003 and 2007?A.
No. Microsoft Office 2003 and higher have unique settings that
unfortunately require a "reconfiguration" of various settings when you
switch between the two versions. It is time consuming, but does not
harm your machine.
Q. Can I manage a database
in the ACCD* format if I don't have Access 2007 or higher installed?
A. No. Your machine needs
Access 2007 or higher to manage databases in the ACCD* format.
Q. Can I install
OpenGate Database Manager on a shared file server so that several people
can access the same library of Access files?
A. We do offer consulting, with
more than 19 years experience with Microsoft Access. Learn
more here about our
Microsoft Access
Consulting services.
Q. OpenGate Database Manager indicates
a database is open, but I'm sure no one is using it.
A. There are rare instances
where a file will appear to be in an open state, however the
file system has simply locked the Access "lock file" (usually a
file with the same name as the database, but ending with ".ldb"
or "lccdb." A restart of your machine will typically clear
the file lock.
Q. I can't
access the Access wizard database files (e.g., ACCWIZ.MDE).
A. Some "system" Access databases
are not accessible through OpenGate Database Manager. Normal
Access databases should not have this issue, however.