Included Exercise Files
Skill Level : Intermediate
Duration : 2h 50m
Language : English
Released : 7/28/2014
Size : 364,06 Mb
Your tables are built, your relationships are defined, your queries and reports are ready to run. But is your Access database really ready for users? With these power tips, you can create a better user experience for your database and transform it into a fast, efficient, and even fun place to work. Adam Wilbert will show you how to remove typical Access interface elements (like the Welcome screen) for a better start-up experience, and borrow some tricks from web design to make your database more attractive and interactive. Plus, learn how to clean up a cluttered navigation pane, filter long lists with cascading combo boxes, and build in contextual help and keyboard shortcuts that your power users will thank you for. Adam also shows how to package the database for users who don't have Microsoft Access installed.
Topics include:
Creating a kiosk experience
Hiding the ribbon
Creating cascading combo boxes
Working with hidden objects
Creating a separate back end
Building a dynamic reporting tool
Writing custom functions in Visual Basic
Distributing your application
