Re: remove old versions of file

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You're right. This is another iteration of my first widely distributed
project and I'm learning a lot the hard way. Mostly what I've learned
is how much I don't know. In the past, I've only used VBA for myself or
1-7 other people I worked closely with.

I used the version naming convention as most other software - Lotus
Notes 6.5, Excel11, Acrobat 7.0, etc. As requirements evolve, do you
have another model? I really would be interested to know.

As I said, I'm new to this and I've never developed an add-in before.
Will there be similar issues with implementing new versions of the
add-in and ensuring that it is installed, loaded and used?

The interface is as simple as possible, a short instructional
paragraph, a date (tomorrow as default, exactly what's needed over 70%
of the time), a database name (5 choices from a combobox) and a
specific, two-digit number (acquisitions and realignment keep this a
textbox for the foreseeable future). They're all labeled clearly and
share naming conventions used day in and day out by these users. The
interface has only been an issue a couple times with particular users
and I only mentioned it because of how much it exasperated me when it
was.

I would love to be able to produce a project (or projects!) that would
fit the description "properly designed software". I will continue to
develop myself.

This all started so simply. "VBA Development" is nowhere in my job
description, but people knew I could do it and when they came to me
with this issue after they saw a couple Access projects developed by
others blow up, I said, "Sure!" They were all impressed that it
actually worked; now I'm expected to whip things out in a moments
notice. Don't get me wrong, I really like this kind of work and will
continue to pursue it but it doesn't reduce my primary workload (well,
ok it does save time when it's finished but the develop time is tough
to come by.) As it is, I do it before and after work, on weekends and
vacations.

Thanks for your interest and I do take your comments to heart. I just
glanced at your website - nice. I'll be in the relational database
section frequently I'm sure. (And others, ASAP) I don't know how I
missed it in the past.

I truly appreciate that someone with your credentials and
accomplishments would take the time to respond.

Thanks!

Cliff Edwards

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