http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-database-blog.html The About Access Database blog keeps you up to date with all the additions and changes about-access-databases.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us about access databases Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:02:59 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:02:59 GMT about-access-databases.com http://www.about-access-databases.com/index.html Learn about Access Databases from an expert with over 17 years experience. What's new in Access 2010, good design techniques, Access database tutorials, access templates and useful resources. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:02:58 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/downloads.html About Access Databases files can be downloaded here including data files to support the techniques and methods shown on this website. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:26:46 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-relationships.html Setting Access Relationships and utilising the Primary Key will improve functionality and the flexibility of creating and running queries and reports. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:58:10 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-relational-database.html Using the Access Relational Database tool to create joins between two or more Tables. Optionally learn about and apply the referential integrity setting to data entry processing. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:29:05 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/primary-key.html Why set a Primary Key? Indexing in an Access Database is essential and limits functionality. Learn about Primary and Foreign keys along with indexes and how to set them up. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:42:52 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-report.html Learn how to create an Access Report starting from a blank canvas mastering the controls and their properties that a simple Report wizard can not do. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:07:15 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-database-report.html Producing an Access Database Report is simple step by step process using the powerful wizard tool available. Different ways to group and display presentable rich formated reports. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:20:52 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/sql-distinct.html The SQL DISTINCT keyword statement suppresses duplicate data infomation either by record or value. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:02:19 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/delete-query.html The DELETE Query is a useful way to delete record information with optional criteria. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:58:59 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/update-query.html The UPDATE Query is a useful way to change data of existing values via setting optional criteria. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:58:05 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/append-query.html The APPEND Query is a useful way to copy data, appending to existing data tables elsewhere sometimes with criteria. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:57:19 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/make-table-query.html A MAKE TABLE Query does exactly what is says 'makes a table'. Useful for archiving and backing up data with criteria. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:56:22 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-switchboard-form.html Creating an Access switchboard form or a menu screen gives your database a simple to use system allowing users to navigate around the system and run quick reports Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:21:12 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/dialog-box-form.html An Access dialog box form is a communication portal between users and the system passing data and values to interact with Access. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:36:28 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/read-only-form.html Creating and using and Access read only form protects users from editing and deleting records making this a screen enquiry only interface. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:11:41 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/data-entry-form.html Access an data entry form will give users an easy to use interface to add, modify and delete records in a controlled environment protecting users and your data. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:11:41 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-forms.html Creating Microsoft Access forms will provide a rich look and feel to a database that will help users navigate and control how their manage data more effectively. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:36:53 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/form-design.html Learn how to create an Access Database Form design from a blank canvas mastering the controls and their properties that a simple Form wizard can not do. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:35:51 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access_2010.html What's new in Microsoft Access 2010 (and 2007)? The newer versions is worth a look! Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:18:59 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-criteria.html Mastering the Query Criteria concepts and conventions across the different data types used. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:58:19 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-access.html Learn how to query Access using various wizards or better still use the simple query grid tool and get those answers to your database questions. No need to learn about SQL as it's all created for you! Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:56:12 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/data-definition-query.html Access Data Definition query allows you to create objects including a database, table, fields, indexes and relationships dynamically on the fly. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:26:53 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/pass-through-query.html Connecting to an external database using a Pass Through query provides a faster way to collect and call data taking advantage of 'server-side' processes. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:55:48 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/sql-union.html Use the SQL UNION Keyword statment to merge Tables that have no direct relationship together but have similar structures. Great for normalising data sets. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:48:34 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/top-query.html The Top Query also known as 'Top Value Query' returns a top value or percentage of records as a league performance table of results in a particular order. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:55:03 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/parameter-query.html Using a Parameter Query prompts the user for one or more inputs which is passed to the query making it really flexible. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:12:05 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-wizard.html Using the Query Wizard gives you a head start for the more complex query namely Crosstab, Find Unmatched and Duplicate queries which saves you time. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:56:39 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/data-types.html How to change and set data types, properties and set primary and foreign keys. Table designs are a critical part of a good database design and Access provides a very easy user interface. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:38:45 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-terminology.html Breaking down the barrier between user and Microsoft Access terminology can build the confidence and speed up creating and maintaining an Access database. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:21:43 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/about_ben_beitler.html About Ben Beitler - He has been developing Access databases, programming in VBA since the early nineties and has trained and developed systems to thousands of delegates. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:57:14 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-queries.html Creating Access Queries to ask questions of your database is key to flexible reporting. There are many types of queries and this is the heart of the system which users must master! Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:56:13 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-builder.html Looking at the Query Builder tool will reduce typos, find new functions and allow you plot objects with ease. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:53:48 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/reverse-engineering.html The principles of Reverse Engineering will provide the foundations for good database design techniques which are often overlooked. Planning and brainstorming ideas starts here. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:44:32 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-developer.html Do you need an Access developer, Access VBA trainer or consultant to help build your Access database? Ben Beitler (based in London) can help you. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:13:32 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-specification.html Microsoft Access specification sheet shows you the limits for each Access object type and scope for your database application covering the later versions from 2003 through to 2010 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:26:52 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-database-blog.html#Access-Database-Tutorial---Blog Building Access databases the easy way! Get the latest articles and blog posts of with my comments keeping up to date on the features of Access through to all versions incliding the Access 2010 version. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:57:45 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/history-of-microsoft-access.html A bit about the history of Microsoft Access the powerful desktop and popular database application. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:41:52 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-interface.html Introducing you to Access interface, setting Access options and explaining the benefits and managing the tasks for each type of object. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:52:12 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-database-form.html Learn how to create an Access Database Form using the wizard feature or via the Form design view with a blank canvas. Understand the properties and controls that support this user friendly interface. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:24:13 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/select-query.html Understand the SELECT query feature to create summary totals using of the aggregate functions including Sum, Min, Max, Count and Average. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:54:11 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/formula-query.html Understand formula query techniques using the expression builder tool and applying Access functions to create expressions and additional field information. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:53:19 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/database-wizard.html The create database wizard tool provides different pre-defined templates to choose from which builds a solid base database with primary keys and relationships ready to go. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:52:50 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/create-table.html How to create Table objects is quick and easy using one of the many templates available. Learn the about their data type, setting properties and understanding the benefits of good table design. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:51:47 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/blank-database.html Starting from a blank canvas, using the blank database option gives you full control over design issues which builds a solid foundation database with structured Tables and properties. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:51:11 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/using-access.html Showing the methods of adding, editing and saving data using Access via a Table or a Form couldn't be easier! Quick navigation keys and easy to use icons provide a smooth learning experience. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:49:26 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/creating-access-database.html Users require the understanding to plan and scope creating Access database objects which covers database design tips and useful Do's and Don'ts. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:48:49 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/database-normalisation.html Several levels of Database Normalisation thoeries help to structure a good solid database foundation and improve the performance and effeciency of larger databases. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:45:05 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/table-templates.html Accessing the Table Templates and Wizard tool to create pre-defined Tables with easy to use step by step instructions setting some of the more commonly used properties. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:43:00 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/lookup-wizard.html Tables Lookup Wizard feature manages the quick conversion of a type of data control to another namely a Text Box to a Combo Box. Link with other tables or create your own values. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:42:31 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/importing-data.html Importing data and linking data to Microsoft Access using the wizard tool is far easier than trying to copy and paste data across. Follow my golden rules and I guarantee success. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:42:01 GMT