Workshop duration
2 days
Overview
This is a very fast paced course intended to cover more in-depth topics
Who the course will benefit?
Delegates who have a requirement to produce more advanced queries, forms reports, and run automated procedures using Macros
Prerequisites
Must have attended the 2 day Introduction course previously and used the system since for database design
Course Content
Advanced Queries
- Overview of basic Queries
- Specifying criteria
- Joining fields
- Queries with multiple tables
- Calculations within Queries
- Creating a Parameter field
- Detailed use of the Expression builder
Action Queries
- Creating tables using Queries
- Deleting records using Queries
- Appending records using Queries
- Crosstab Queries
- Duplicate Queries
- Match and Unmatch Queries
Transferring Data
- Importing data into Access from other database packages
- Importing from a Spreadsheet application
- Exporting data from access
- Copying records between tables
Main Forms and Subforms
- Creating a Subform
- Adding a Subform to an existing form
- Editing the Subform
- Creating relationships between Forms
- Linking Forms
Advanced Forms and Reports
- Advanced Calculated Fields
- Using the Expression Builder
- Detailed Field Properties
- Report Grouping
- Creating a Switchboard
- Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Macros Basics
- Creating a macro
- Running a macro
- Attaching macros to push buttons
- Automation Macros
- Event Macros
- Conditional Macros
Automated Front End
- Automating the system
- Creating a Front End Menu Form
- Automatic Loading of Front End Menu
- Custom Toolbars
Additional Features
- Database Utilities
- Improved security
- Compact and repair
Toolbars and Menu Bars
- Customising The Toolbars
- Creating Toolbars and Menus
