Access 2013 - Dbase (.dbf) Table Import option

Anonymous
2013-02-03T16:16:55+00:00

I need to be able to import read/write Dbase dbf tables - yes they are still around so why has the standard option that was in Access 2010 gone?

I have seen mention of ISAM, which is gobbledegook to me. So please a simple answer - what do I need to install or change and how do I do it?

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-10-09T18:43:58+00:00

    I understand what you are saying, and I have a fresh install with windows and a fresh install of Office 2013, and the method works. Again 100% 64 bit install. So I have actual working proof of this.

    Using an older .Dll no matter where you get it from is not illegal. You still haven't shown how that is illegal, or what laws are broken by copying a file from one computer to another.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-09T17:03:31+00:00

    Yes, ultimately Broggy's solution does not solve the problem in the future, which is Microsoft Access 2013's lack of native support for the DBF files.  For Broggy's solution to work, one still needs to install Access 2010, at which point you may as well continue to develop your applications in Access 2010.

    My short term solution to this problem has been to have Access 2010 installed on team member's who need to use .DBF files, this has been worked out with our enterprise agreement.  My long term solution is to not use Microsoft Access in the future.  That will be painful, but in the long run I think it'll be for the better.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-09T16:45:47+00:00

    No I said only people who upgrade, would have the DLL.

    Try creating a new VM and install Office 2013.  The Office 2010 DLL file will not be installed.

    Same problem occurs with the 32-bit common controls.  If you install Office 2013 64-bit, then Access 32-bit, the 32-bit TreeView control is not available...you cannot just copy the DLL from another computer. 

    If you install Office 2013 32-bit, then Access 32-bit, the TreeView control is available.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-09T15:58:31+00:00

    So people who upgraded from previous version access won't have the .dll file?

    Well that where I got it from. However I really doubt it is illegal to use a DLL file to have Access 2013 import DBF files, even if you didn't have the previous version installed.

    And btw the method above works in 64 bit installations, so nice try there. Both Windows and Office 64 bit installations.

    You still haven't provided any proof that the method above is illegal. I have not modified any .dll files, and only created new .reg files to add the information to the registry.

    So I will ask again, provide what laws I am breaking and how. This is nothing more then a workaround. Not a hack, not changing MS programs, not cracking their software. Nothing.

    -Glenn

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