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 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:44:15 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 09:44:15 GMT about-access-databases.com http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-developer.html 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. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:44:14 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-articles.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-articles.html Check out my Microsoft Access articles and general documents which looks at various ideas and methodologies when working with Microsoft Access databases. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:21:18 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/index.html 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:13:09 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/read-only-form.html 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, 14 May 2012 17:44:55 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/form-design.html 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, 14 May 2012 17:43:50 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/dialog-box-form.html 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, 14 May 2012 17:41:15 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/data-entry-form.html 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, 14 May 2012 17:38:52 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-switchboard-form.html 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, 14 May 2012 17:37:41 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-subform.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-subform.html Bringing data together into an Access subform improves the flexibilty of RDBMS and how users can manage several data sets all in one view. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:35:15 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-forms.html 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, 14 May 2012 17:32:27 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-database-form.html 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:02:44 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/using-access.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:28:22 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/update-query.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:27:55 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/top-query.html 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, 26 Feb 2012 10:27:32 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/termsofuse.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/termsofuse.html About Access Databases terms of use - please read. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:27:09 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/table-templates.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:26:34 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/table-designs.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/table-designs.html Knowing about Acces table designs and setting the optimised properties in Microsoft Access is very important as it sets a good standard for all the other objects dependencies. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:26:10 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/sql-union.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:25:29 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/sql-distinct.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/sql-distinct.html The SQL DISTINCT keyword statement suppresses duplicate data infomation either by record or value. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:24:28 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/select-query.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:23:38 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/reverse-engineering.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:23:14 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-wizard.html 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, 26 Feb 2012 10:22:22 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-joins.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-joins.html Creating Query Joins across two or more Tables provides further depth in creating Access Reports. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:20:45 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-criteria.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-criteria.html Mastering the Query Criteria concepts and conventions across the different data types used. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:19:56 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-builder.html 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, 26 Feb 2012 10:19:32 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/query-access.html 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! Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:19:11 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/primary-key.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:18:26 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/pass-through-query.html 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. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:18:00 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/parameter-query.html 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, 26 Feb 2012 10:17:36 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/make-table-query.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:36:46 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/lookup-wizard.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:36:21 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/learn-microsoft-access.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/learn-microsoft-access.html The most comprehensive way to learn microsoft access with easy to follow steps and tutorials. Free downloadable sample databases, templates and code for all level of users. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:35:51 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/importing-data.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:35:07 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/history-of-microsoft-access.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:34:32 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/formula-query.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:34:05 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/downloads.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:33:38 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/delete-query.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/delete-query.html The DELETE Query is a useful way to delete record information with optional criteria. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:32:45 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/database-wizard.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:32:20 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/database-normalisation.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:31:49 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/database-design.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/database-design.html Planning an Access database design is key and fundamental to a well structured and easy to maintain database. Database Normalisation is an important process which is fully explained in this article. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:31:09 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/data-types.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:30:41 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/data-definition-query.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:29:50 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/creating-access-database.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:29:25 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/create-table.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:28:58 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/blank-database.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:28:31 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/autolookup-query.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/autolookup-query.html The AutoLookup Query which is a SELECT query works with two related Tables joined together where one Table drives the other and populates data automatically. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:28:07 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/append-query.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:27:34 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access_2010.html 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! Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:27:05 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-tutorial.html http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-tutorial.html Pick from an ever growing list of Access tutorial database tasks showing a step by step approach in achieving commonly used features to the more advanced tools and techniques. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:26:34 GMT http://www.about-access-databases.com/access-terminology.html 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. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:26:00 GMT