> Hi,

> > I have wrote a program that uses a interbase database backened.  I am
usign
> > the interbase componenets that come with Delphi 5.  I would like to
> > distribute the application so it can run directly off the CD.

> Whilst it is possible in FB/IB6 to create a read-only database that can
> be used directly off the CD, you will need to install the server on the
> client machine.

> Cheers

> Phil

>     Is it possible to load a text file into a table component, connect it to
> a grid via datasource, and  and view  the data and perfrom searches on it. I
> tried to do it but I am being prompt for a tablename in the properties tab.

> Hi,

> > I have 5.5 running.

> Version 5.5 has serious problems, you should upgrade to 5.6 (free).

> > What process do I take to install Firebrid.

> The same as Interbase and 'commercial Interbase, they all allow 'read-
> only' databases.  Each version has an installation program, but if you
> want a 'silent' one, you can roll your own (take a look at
> http://ibinstall.defined.net/)

> > Once
> > Firebird is installed what steps do I have to take to distribute my
> > application on cd
> > so it can be raned off my cd.

> You would need to install the IB/FB server and client on the machine
> that you want to run it from, and use the CDROM drive in the connection
> string. (e.g.  LocalHost:\\D:\MyDatabase.gdb)

> Cheers

> Phil

> Hi,

> >     Phil.  Maybe I wasn't clear in my news post or maybe I do not
understand
> > your reply.  This cd will be distributed .  I just want the user to pop
in
> > the cd and run it off there without doing any installs.

> Interbase is a database 'server', so the server needs to be installed
> and running to be able to use a database file (which can live on a CD).

> If you don't want to do any installs, you can't use Interbase (or any
> other 'database' server).

> >  It is a real simple
> > database app.  It has only one form.  It just allows the users to just
view
> > the data and perfroms searches based on two fields.

> >     Is it possible to load a text file into a table component, connect
it to
> > a grid via datasource, and  and view  the data and perfrom searches on
it. I
> > tried to do it but I am being prompt for a tablename in the properties
tab.

> Take a look at TClientDataset, that can work standalone and save/load
> data to/from a 'file'

> > I was thinking about using a msacess table.  What are you thoughts on
that.

> You would still need to install Access.

> > I just want to make this as simple as possible.  I am looking into ASP
but
> > this current app must be out ASAP.

> ASP is for developing Webpages, or does it mean something else today <g>

> Cheers

> Phil

> Hi,

> > Thanks friend. As you can see I am running around like a chicken with
its
> > head cut off tyring to get this thing out.

> It happens to all of us <g>

> > I will look into tcleintdataset.  If  it does what I want it to do, all
I
> > would have to do is distribute my executable and the text file , correct
?

> I think you need to include the midas.dll as well, but it should work
> off the CD, but I have not tried it.

> You could always use Kim's TkbmMemTable which is an excellent free
> TClientDataset replacement that is 100% Delphi source so it can be
> compiled into your exe.  This might be the better option.

> You can down load it from .. http://www.optical.dk/Delphi/prod01.htm

> Cheers

> Phil

> Hi,

> > Thanks friend. As you can see I am running around like a chicken with
its
> > head cut off tyring to get this thing out.

> It happens to all of us <g>

> > I will look into tcleintdataset.  If  it does what I want it to do, all
I
> > would have to do is distribute my executable and the text file , correct
?

> I think you need to include the midas.dll as well, but it should work
> off the CD, but I have not tried it.

> You could always use Kim's TkbmMemTable which is an excellent free
> TClientDataset replacement that is 100% Delphi source so it can be
> compiled into your exe.  This might be the better option.

> You can down load it from .. http://www.optical.dk/Delphi/prod01.htm

> Cheers

> Phil

> "Phil Shrimpton" <p...@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:MPG.156f457b3b6152d89896f4@newsgroups.borland.com...
> > In article <3b0532b5$1_2@dnews>, jbl...@aamsi.com wrote...

> > Hi,

> > > Thanks friend. As you can see I am running around like a chicken with
> its
> > > head cut off tyring to get this thing out.

> > It happens to all of us <g>

> > > I will look into tcleintdataset.  If  it does what I want it to do,
all
> I
> > > would have to do is distribute my executable and the text file ,
correct
> ?

> > I think you need to include the midas.dll as well, but it should work
> > off the CD, but I have not tried it.

> > You could always use Kim's TkbmMemTable which is an excellent free
> > TClientDataset replacement that is 100% Delphi source so it can be
> > compiled into your exe.  This might be the better option.

> > You can down load it from .. http://www.optical.dk/Delphi/prod01.htm

> > Cheers

> > Phil

> You will need to make sure midas.dll is is in the same dir as the
> .exe.  Indicies will need to be created at runtime.

> --
> Reid Roman
> Future Generation Software
> http://www.futuregenerationsoftware.com

> you can also use the DBISAM database engine.
> Look at www.elevatesoft.com
> Then you have a database engine with SQL support,
> and you don't have to install anything on the computer,
> the engine is compiled in the exe.

> greetings,

> Rob

> "Reid Roman" <re...@futuregenerationsoftware.com> wrote in message
> news:3b054bb8$1_1@dnews...
> > TClientDataset would work nicely running from a CD.  The datasets can
> > be stored and accessed on the CD.  It also of course does not need the
> > BDE.

> > You will need to make sure midas.dll is is in the same dir as the
> > .exe.  Indicies will need to be created at runtime.

> > --
> > Reid Roman
> > Future Generation Software
> > http://www.futuregenerationsoftware.com