You can download a fully functional, unregistered copy of CDS that is limited to storing the details for a maximum of five cadets.
There are no other limitations - everything works including registers, six monthly return, stores, etc. Registered copies of the CDS can store details for your entire Sqn and Flights - all I ask is that you register your copy using the form below.
Why register? ... simply because I want to track which Sqns are using CDS. Your details will never be passed to any other parties for any reason or purpose.
When you register, I will send you a registration key and upgrade password for the secure "Upgrade" area of the site. Please complete all entries of the registration form.
Instructions
Update history for latest version is here.
I wrote a Microsoft Access version of CDS some years ago - but I abandoned the project as Access must be present on the users machine for the database to function. This limits the overall penetration and usefulness of the database.
I have placed the Access version of CDS in the public domain, and you can download a copy from here.
1) Click here to download CDS (10 megs approx)
2) When download starts, "Save" the program to any location on your PC - a temporary folder is most useful
3) When download is complete, run "cds_install.exe" from the folder you saved to at step (2)
4) Click the "Browse" button and locate the folder from step (2), then click the "Unzip" button
5) Run "setup.exe" from the folder at step (2) and follow the instructions
6) When installation is complete, you can delete the temporary folder and its entire contents
7) Please read the CDS documentation by selecting "Start | Programs | Cadet Database System"
Registration
Minimum System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 1 @ 100Mhz or better
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
RAM: 32 Megabytes minimum
Update history for all versions is here.
Freeware CDS - Microsoft Access version
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