Limit number of copies dbs 1

[matrixindicator]

I create a small program for a user. Is it a good ID to limit the number of copies he can make, can you say that he can only make 5 copies, and how should you do it ?
I can make a runtime version so the user can't change the programme architecture. But this is expensive.
I can make a .mde file to block the vba code.
Are there other ways (conventional) to protect the programme ?

 

[TheTomCat]

First, with Access 2007 you can now get the Developer tools for Free. Juts download it from Microsoft.com. You can then also download the Access 2007 Runtime for Free.

As far as protecting your database:

The .mde is definitely a good idea. You can also set a password in the Tools\Properties in a Module's design.

You can Disable the Shift Key ByPass. I have a Command button on my Swicthboard to enter a password to enable the Shift Key ByPass.

You could also set your database to expire on a certain date. This way, if the person made 100 copies, they would all expire or lock out on a certain date.

Hope this helps.

Thomas Bailey
a/k/a TomCat