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Access 2013 - Dbase (.dbf) Table Import option
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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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Tom van Stiphout 40,216 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator2014-10-10T03:27:19+00:00 > You still haven't shown how that is illegal, or what laws are broken by copying a file from one computer to another.
You didn't really think that your POV would fly, did you?
Check this out: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13653
Section 1.d of the Office 2010 EULA:
d. Separation of Components. The components of the software are licensed as a single unit. You may not separate the components and install them on different devices.
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Anonymous
2014-10-09T18:47:01+00:00 No, you don't need Access 2010 installed to make this work. I have a fresh install of Windows 8 and Office 2013 64 bit, and the method works.
If it is a short term problem, you can still use VB code to import the DBF files into access and use them as you need.
It is quick, and would help you get off of dbf files.
You can also use my code to put the DBF files in an sql server, if you don't want to use access. After some modicifcations.
-Glenn
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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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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.