Hi guys
I want to know what I need to set up a C environment i.e. compiler, run-time on my laptop.
Is is possible to run a C program from a user form coded in say VB? Is it also possible for the C program to insert records into a Microsoft Access db?
I'd be very grateful if you can help me and maybe direct me to some free resources for the above i.e. C compiler
Many thanks
Wingnut
>> I want to know what I need to set up a C environment i.e. compiler, run-time on my laptop.
Just a computer and a compiler that suits you computer. What else do you mean ?
>> Is is possible to run a C program from a user form coded in say VB?
I don't think so. Unless, you have some special ActiveX/COM type control which is built for the purpose.
>>Is it also possible for the C program to insert records into a Microsoft Access db?
Yes. Best to use compiler -> Visual C++ <- .
You can insert records into anything...using DAO,ODBC,...many others (technologies)
Hi Zeeshan
The reason I ask about the environment is because i have a C program that runs on UNIX and uses an Ingres RDBMS. I want to change the connection policy so that the same C program will run on my laptop and will use an MS Access db.
Is it possible just to change the connection policy in the C code in order to use Access instead of Ingres or will I need specific Access ODBC drivers?
If you know what the syntax for connecting to an Access db I really appreciate if you could post it up for me.
Many thanks
Ciaran
