database application on cd
 

Hi guys, i want to create a database application to reside on a cd. My challenge is what application should I use to develop the front end. The client wil prefer if it is auto-run and not requiring installation which I'm not sure is possible. Someone said the options are Javascript (though I think its impossible to connect Javascript to a database), Macromedia Dierctor or VISUAL Basic. I need a solution to this. Any advice? Cheers

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This isn't an HTML/Javascript/CSS question, though, such a project could have HTML elements.

You're right, Web-browser Javascript doesn't interact with databases. Other products, though, could include their own JavaScript engine (for example. Adobe Acrobat has a Javascript parser and DOM).

Many professionals use Director. Many also author HTML, with embedded Flash as needed.

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ok, thanks for the information, but i need a solution. how can i do this?

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As I said:

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I guess that means Director can do it. But can the output of a director program run as a standalone?
Thanks

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VB won't run standalone either. You'd need the VB runtimes installed in order for it to work.

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I'm talking about the finished product here. Once packaged and deployed in .exe, it will install itself onto any system without need for its native environment.

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Your first post said you wanted your application to "reside on CD". That's different than creating a product that can "install itself onto any system...".

EVERY application requires something to run it. For example, C# and VB.NET programs need the .NET Framework. HTML/JavaScript/CSS need a browser, Visual Basic 6 needs a vbrun dll, and yep, Director/Flash programs need a "player" application.

If you want to create an interactive CD/DVD, then yes, Director is your product. If you want to create a stand-alone application with a CD-based installer, then I suggest using the C# language.

However, neither of these have much to do with HTML/Javascript/CSS, so this thread is off-topic.

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Thanks, sorry for posting this thread here. I wasnt sure where to post, besides I thought jacascript would be the solution. Anyways I think I'll go for Director, but can it integrate with a database?

Cheers

Re: database application on cd
 

A quick search reveals this technote.