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Learn to create Access applications, design forms and switchboards, use macros and modules effectively. Understand table relationships, primary keys, and data entry principles. Optimize user access, handle missing data, and generate necessary reports. Customize forms, switchboards, and macros for seamless user experience with complete control and advanced functionalities. Tools like Database Utilities empower you to build tailored solutions while limiting interference and maximizing usability.
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Access Applications • Application Design • Form Design • Switchboards • Macros • Modules
Application Design • What tables are needed? • Primary keys - AutoNumber • Relationships • Data should only be entered once • What forms are needed? • What information will user access? • How will user handle missing info? • What reports are needed?
Form Design • Build for specific user • Comfort with Access? • Level of control • Build in controls to: • Add a record • Update the record • Select records • Select values for fields • Close form
Switchboard • Main Menu • Buttons to select forms or reports • Closing form returns to menu • Creating switchboards • Tools -> Database Utilities • Create your own form • Limit user interference • Maximize • Hide toolbars
Macros • Built-in process to automate steps • Select Macro tab • Create new macro • Save with a unique name • Limited set of known actions • Properties change based on action • Steps run whenever macro is called