
DDL Manager Version 1.1 - by MM Technology
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Welcome to the world of VB and the MS Access Database Engine.  
Now that you're here you've probably discovered that its 
somewhat difficult to set up your database using VB. Data 
Manager dosen't go far enough, and Access looks pretty but has 
some drawbacks. Well DDL Manager should make things a little easier 
for you... Here are some of the things you can do...

Database
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Create Databases from scratch
Repair and Compact Databases
Copy Databases
Delete Databases
Foreign Language support

Tables
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List all tables
Add,Change Delete Tables

Fields
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List all fields in a table
Add,Change Delete fields
Counter fields support

Indexes
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List all Indexes in a table
Add,Change,Delete Indexes


Query Defs/SQL
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List all Query's Database
Add,Change,Delete Query Definitions
Execute SQL against a database
Modify the return dynaset in a grid
Save changes back to the database

Usage
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We have tried to make the program as intuitive as possible, so 
you should have little problem getting up and running quickly. 
Simply attach to a database and start modifying the Database 
Data Dictionary... its that easy... Here are a few tips...

Tip 1
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You can use your right mouse button to click on a field index 
or querydef, and it will pop up a menu.

Tip 2
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The grid can handle very large dynasets, since it possess 
"Virtual Capability". Note the unusual vertical scrollbar and 
the power this implies.

Tip 3
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Before attempting to add change or delete an field, make sure 
your focus is in the list of that object you wish to change.



Installation
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Create a directory eg. d:\DDL

Unzip the files into this directory

If you wish you can move the VBX's to the windows\system 
directory

Add a program item to your desktop, choosing DDLMGR.exe as the 
executable filename

Make this directory you're working directory as well.


Requirements : (not supplied)
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Win 3.1
Visual Basic Version 3.0a or later
MS/Access Engine Version 1.1
VBRun300.DLL

IMPORTANT :  This program assumes you have the VB Development 
environment installed on your machine. You must have the MS/Access
DLL's as well as the common dialogs (cmdlg.dll and cmdlg.vbx). 
If yuo don't have this let me know and I'll see what can be done.


Registration
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DDL Manager is not free... It's shareware... you have a 21 day 
license to test it out. If you would like to continue using it 
here is what you can do...

Register through Compuserve
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Go SWREG ...  USE ID #1387


Register with CreditCard
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Call Psl at 1-800-242-4775 and mention ID # 10974


Pricing and  Availability
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Price 	-	29.95
S & H   -	4.00 in the U.S.
		6.00 Outside U.S. and Canada


Corporate Site Licenses available.. Contact CIS : 71155,1010



