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MS Access Forum / General 1 / May 2008startup icon
Hi, Is it possible to change the startup-icon of a .mde-file? I know I can change it in a shortcutfile, but I want it also be changed in the .mde-file. Thanks in advance Use the menu Tools - Startup... option to change the application icon. Chris Microsoft MVP >Hi, > >Is it possible to change the startup-icon of a .mde-file? I know I can >change it in a shortcutfile, but I want it also be changed in the .mde-file. The moment Access-application runs it shows the changed icon. When I look at the content of the folder the application is stored, it still displays the standard Access-icon. How do I change this one? > Use the menu Tools - Startup... option to change the application icon. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >>change it in a shortcutfile, but I want it also be changed in the >>.mde-file. The only way I know of to change the icon associated with the mde file in Windows Explorer is to change the icon of the executable that opens the mde file extension. The downside is that all mde files will show this icon, not just your intended mde. Chris Microsoft MVP >The moment Access-application runs it shows the changed icon. When I look at >the content of the folder the application is stored, it still displays the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>>change it in a shortcutfile, but I want it also be changed in the >>>.mde-file. Hi There :-) How about using a shortcut to launch the app, and change the icon of the shortcut? That way the app's 'actual' icon doesnt matter, as the user only sees the shortcuts icon - and you can make that whatever you want. Cheers The Frog > Hi There :-) > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > The Frog I think that's what the OP is currently doing. I think she wants the MDE icon to be the icon for the app when looking at it in Explorer. Hi Salad, Long time no chat! Hope you have been well :-) I see that I missed the point the OP was making. I guess that leaves the only other option - to create an .exe with Visual Studio or in VB.net or C#.net. That could be a lot of work though. I've never seen a tool that can do MDB / MDE to EXE. Sorry for missing the point! I guess I needed more coffee Cheers The Frog > Hi Salad, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sorry for missing the point! I guess I needed more coffee Hi Frog. Nice to chat with you too. Years ago I was constantly bummed out buying presents for my mom, a person who appeared to have everything she needed to have a comfortable life. I never knew what to get her. I hit on an idea and decided to get her started on a Frog collection; infrared frog door sentries, Frog alarm clocks, Frog slippers, Frog statues, etc. Last Christmas I got her a sign for their cabin that read "Frog Parking Only. All Others Will Be Toad". I never lack for Frog ideas. I read Chris O'C's comments and started thinking of what would need to be done to accomplish the feat and my brain started getting tired thinking of the mountain of work that would be required to come even close to what the OP wanted. I wasn't even sure if it'd be legal. All to hide the fact the app is from Access. > Cheers > > The Frog Hi again Guys, I was doing a little more thinking on the original topic while contemplating the use of Frog icons for my applications, and remembered that there was a tool I saw capable of converting Access applications to Java - either as a stand alone app or as an applet (ie/ through a web browser). I also managed to dig up the site! http://www.diamondedge.com/products/Convert-Access-to-Java.html The conversion to an applet would eliminate the need for an installed app, and you can control what the icon is for the web site itself. I am not sure if it is appropriate for this occasion, but it might be worth a look. There seems to be a trial version available that will do a conversion of the Northwind database if you want to have a look. Its interesting that you mention the Frog related theme for gifts for your mum, I have started to do the same for mine! There does seem to be an endless supply of frog related products. That parking sign sounds great, my mum would love that :-) I will go and have a look for one :-) I managed to locate once a series of porcellain frogs from Meißen that were all very 'Old World' ish, all in various poses, and also some Swarovski crystal ones that were an instant hit with mine. Thanks for the ideas, I appreciate them :-) Cheers The Frog I had an old Buick. It had a Buick hood o-rnament. My grandmother was a witch. She changed the Buick into a Mercedes. Then it had a Mercedes hood ornament. > Hi again Guys, > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > The Frog I had an old 1967 Fiat 850 Coupé some years ago. The Fiat badge fell off and the car magically turned into rust! > I had an old Buick. It had a Buick hood o-rnament. My grandmother was > a witch. She changed the Buick into a Mercedes. Then it had a Mercedes [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> >>The Frog My wife loves hummingbirds. Not as great of a selection one has for Frogs but knowing I can get a gift that's sure to please makes shopping easy. You might want to look up Lyle's grandma. She can turn you into a prince. :) Salad Gramma has invited you and Frog over. I'm puzzled because she keeps referring to you as "Newt" and chuckling and muttering some incantation as she stirs a great cauldron of boiling water.What could that mean? > >>The Frog > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > You might want to look up Lyle's grandma. She can turn you into a > prince. :) > Salad > Gramma has invited you and Frog over. I'm puzzled because she keeps > referring to you as "Newt" and chuckling and muttering some > incantation as she stirs a great cauldron of boiling water.What could > that mean? A bleak future from a stewing pot or else a dynomite dressing. >>>>The Frog >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >>You might want to look up Lyle's grandma. She can turn you into a >>prince. :) I reckon that means Lyle's mum is simply in need of some hot man meat :-) Windows is a document based operating system. Documents are associated with programs. When we open a document, Windows knows what program to use, and opens the program. The icon is a visual indication of what this program is. Not surprisingly, the icon is program based, not document based. In a way it's a safety indication; when we see the Access icon we can guess that double clicking the document file will open it within Access, and not within, say, Word, which could have unwanted effects were we to click "Save" after doing so. Within Windows, the direct viewing and manipulation of files may be discouraged, hence read-only, hidden and system folders and files. We can use links or shortcuts, and we can modify the icon displayed for these. It seems that the [Windows Way] is unsuitable for your circumstances. For others, I strongly suggest that files and their location be sacrosanct and if users must see anything, they see a shortcut. Would I want my users to see my mde file with a FFDBA Icon? Perhaps I would if I were using runtime-Access and wanted to deceive the world into thinking I am a much better programmer-developer than is actually the case, that is that I, and not Access, was responsible for that glorious interface, and those clever subforms, not to mention the simple, clear and comprehensive reports. Sadly, this happens sometimes. > Hi, > > Is it possible to change the startup-icon of a .mde-file? I know I can > change it in a shortcutfile, but I want it also be changed in the .mde-file. > > Thanks in advance
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