this doesnt work :(
Im trying to implement web_wiz_site_news_access2000_v3.06 into my SQL but the access file this MOD has a table named "tblConfiguration" and has a primary key on the "username" field.
But in the SQL db I have the forum on already has a different designed table, named also "tblConfiguration", it has a primary key on a field "website_name". Since their primary keys are on different named fields; there is no way to merge the configuration into one table. The only solution here to create another db on the SQL and move all the degisn from access file to that SQL db. Export/Import utility works to copy the degisns with some errors, specially it returns some errors with the no primary key assigned tables of access file. Anyway still this method is easier than doing everything manually.
The problem is I dont want to and can not create a new db on the SQL everytime I install a mod. I dont want to do it because I want my all data to be on one SQL DB, which is better, more tidy, more managable etc. And I can not do that because my host only allows me one SQL DB and would charge me more money if I create the second one. I believe this is the case for most of the hosting firms.
Do you see what I mean now; these MODs are not designed for MS SQL users of the forum. Right now Im stucked with this MOD and I have just started, dont know whats gonna happen with the other ones.
I know its not logical when there is SQL avaliable for my usage, but I started to think about using access :( it really bothers me...
I hv already posted the "site news mod problem" part to the "Web Wiz Guide's Free Applications" forum since its too specific and I guess it belongs to there.
I would like to hear from MS SQL users of this forum; what kind of problems awating for me about the MODs? I want to make my DB desicion before my project goes to depth and live. I dont want it but now access seems to be the right choice for the functionalty.
Any MS SQL users, enlighten me please.......thx