Copy Data from Microsoft Access to a BDE-compatible database Automatically
Looking to copy data from Microsoft Access to a BDE-compatible database?
Read data from Access, transform and map the fields, then write the results directly to BDE.
Video: Watch the Migration in Action
See how to connect the databases, map the fields and move Access data into BDE step by step.
How to Copy Data from Access to BDE - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
- Create an ODBC or OleDb Connection to your Access database (.mdb or .accdb)
- Create a BDE Connection with the appropriate alias or direct path
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click on a transformation group and select New to begin your workflow.
3. Configure Reader
- Open Reader Properties
- Select the Access connection
- Choose the source table or provide a custom query
4. Configure Writer
- Open Writer Properties
- Select the BDE connection
- Choose the target table and write mode (append, replace, truncate)
5. Map and Transform Fields
- Map Access fields to BDE fields
- Apply transformations or conversions if required
6. Run the Transformation
Click the Run button (green arrow). Logs will show detailed status and any errors.
Help with your Microsoft Access transfer
If you get stuck, ask in the support forum and include the source table, destination table, and relevant log message. You can also review the connection and transformation guides below.
Useful links
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The copy-data hub lists the other Access copy workflows.
References
External documentation
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