ACCDR File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .accdt
Full Name Microsoft Access Runtime Application
File Type Database File
Developed by Microsoft
Primary Association Microsoft Access
Function Runs Access applications without requiring a full version of Access
Contains Database structure and layout, but no database engine
Main Use Distributing Access applications to users who do not have Access installed
Compatibility Works with Microsoft Access Runtime
Benefits Reduces software costs, simplifies deployment
Limitation Cannot edit the design of forms, reports, or other database objects
Security Supports database-level security features
File Creation Created by saving an Access database as an .accdt file
Execution Requires Microsoft Access Runtime to execute
Distribution Can be freely distributed with the Access Runtime
File Size Varies, depending on the complexity and content of the Access application
Update Method Updated through modifying the original Access file and re-saving as .accdt
Customization Allows for custom start-up options defined by the original Access application
Licensing Access Runtime is free; commercial use requires appropriate Office licensing