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I use Access databases for a few personal applications, but I'm thinking about doing something different. I have several websites using icdsoft as a web host. Each of those accounts include several MySQL5 databases and I would like to use those instead of Access on my desktop.

Here's my problem -- I have no idea how to set up a "front end" or user interface. The databases are currently used for CMS website so I don't have to do any programming, building of forms, etc. Do any software applications exist that would provide a user friendly front end for a MySQL5 database? Custom programming is not an option.

Thanks,
Chas.

Hey Chas,

What is your intended use of these or rather how do you utilize access. You can try this
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/gui-tools/5.0.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. I use this to manipulate my databases.

phpmyadmin

Web Based MySQL Database Administration

Your web host may already have this setup, and can give you access to it. Lots of places use it, I use it to manage all my MySQL Databases.


If you're referring to an 'Application' front end, like using Forms in Access, then no, not that I know of. I believe Access itself can use a MySQL Database though if you set it up to. I think I've done it before, but it was a long time ago.

I have phpmyadmin available on the website, but I need the ability to create forms for data entry, standardized queries, etc. I didn't think phpmyadmin could be used for that purpose.

Chas.

Chas did you check the link I posted.

Shu wrote:Chas did you check the link I posted.

I took a quick look, but I'm so busy I couldn't spend much time. I'll try to look through it tomorrow.

Thanks,
Chas.

Shu wrote:Chas did you check the link I posted.

It sounds like he is looking for a form generator like Access has. A way to enter, update and search the data without any programming or SQL skills.

Here are a couple of links I found in a google search.

http://phpformgen.sourceforge.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://webscripts.softpedia.com/script/ ... 31616.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;