[AccessD] Access 2007+ 64-bit unanticipated problem

Tina Norris Fields tinanfields at torchlake.com
Sat May 28 06:27:04 CDT 2011


Arthur,
Could be a whole new career for you - translating good 32-bit apps into 
good 64-bit apps. :-)
T

Arthur Fuller wrote:
> Like many others on this list, I have come to value MzTools as absolutely
> indispensable. However, I have recently discovered that it will not run in a
> 64-bit environment (unless I install Office 32-bit, which I am reluctant to
> do). The author of MzTools has declared his intention never to do a 64-bit
> version. Bummer! So now I'm reduced to copying the headers and error
> handlers from old procedures to new ones, or alternatively, Saving the App
> in 32-bit version, running MzTools there, and copying the generated code and
> documentation back to the 64-bit version. Either way, it sucks.
>
> Unlike some developers here, I have committed to the 64-bit version, and
> believe that the days of 32-bit are numbered. So I may ultimately be forced
> to reverse-engineer MzTools, revise some portions I'm less than happy with,
> and release something called ArtfulToolsVBA64. Well, now that I'm
> semi-retired, with just one remaining client (who is undyingly faithful),
> perhaps I've got the time available to embark on this project.
>
> So, a word of caution: either don't commit to the new format or install a
> 32-bit version of Office so this problem won't arise.
>
> Sadly,
> Arthur
>   



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