ADP File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .adp
MIME Type application/msaccess.adp
Primary Association Microsoft Access Project
Developed by Microsoft Corporation
File Type Database Access Project
Introduced in Access 2000
Discontinued in Access 2013
Editable Yes
Binary/Text Binary
Compatibility Works with Microsoft Access and some database design tools
File Function Connects to, modifies, and manages SQL databases
Supports VBA? Yes
SQL Support Direct SQL Server connectivity
Can contain Forms Yes
Can contain Reports Yes
Can contain Macros Yes
Can contain Modules Yes
Storage Format Project file links to SQL Server database
Advantages Enables advanced database management and development
Limitations No longer supported or updated by Microsoft