Access-MySQL is a versatile software that allows for conversion between Access and MySQL databases, with advanced features such as selective field selection and converting table relationships. It also features scheduling options for convenience.
One of the salient abilities of Access-MySQL is its capacity to select specific tables and fields from the source database for conversion. This feature allows users to have better control over the conversion process and convert only the tables and fields that they require for their project.
Additionally, this software provides users with the capability to convert relationships between tables, making the conversion process even more streamlined and seamless. It also offers command-line support, which allows users to operate the software through command-line interface for more intricate usage.
Access-MySQL also allows scheduling of conversion tasks to be performed automatically, providing the much-needed flexibility that many users require.
The software features include support for MS Access 97,2000,XP, 2003, and MySQL 4.x, with successful tests against even MySQL 5.0.0a-alpha. Clearly this software support both widely uesed MS Access databases and latest MySQL server. Additionally, common MySQL and Access data types and field attributes are supported.
Users can expect full support for converting indexes, Auto increment fields, composite primary keys, and constraints. The software enables users to select only the tables and fields they want to convert, making the conversion process more efficient and reducing the risk of data loss.
Access-MySQL also provides support for Renaming Tables during conversion, including the ability to convert NULL values to "Zeros" for numeric fields and to Empty string "" for text-based fields. Converting data types such as "DateTime","Date","Time" and "Year," is easily achieved when converting from Access to MySQL.
This software also offers the user the ability to select the target table type for MySQL, MyISAM, InnoDB, Heep, ISAM, or BDB table types are supported. Furthermore, this database converter tool also supports character case changes in Access fields when converting the data to MySQL.
The software is highly customizable and easy to use, with full support for command line usage, it is ideal for users of all levels of experience who require an efficient and effective database conversion tool.
Version 2.5: Ability to convert relationships between tables , ability to select certain numbrr of fields from each table , and ability to rename tables during conversion