Abstract: A first set of computer software data is analyzed that specifies interaction with a database. From the first set of computer software data, a second set of computer software data is derived for interacting with the database. A text file version of a desktop database form file is produced, and the text file version is parsed to derive database interaction information. Results of the parsing include a virtual directory at the Web server that includes one or more text files known as “ini files” and one or more files for Web forms. Such an ini file includes information such as table relationship information and database connection information that is needed in the new Web application to display and search database data.