The Switchboard User Interface
Prof. Leighton2 User Friendly Databases Create an attractive main menu Help the database users maneuver through the database objects
Main Menu or “Switchboard” No record selector or navigation buttons
States 1995 Main Menu
Prof. Leighton5 Switchboard Characteristics Is a form within the database Has an associated Switchboard Items table Basis for the switchboard Record source for the switchboard Each switchboard may have up to eight items As many switchboards as you need
Design View
Switchboard Items: Table Item Number reflects position on menu Name of object to be opened Number indicates command to be performed
Creating a Switchboard
Switchboard Manager Click the edit button
Edit Switchboard Page Add new items
Edit Switchboard Item Create an command button for a form
Edit Switchboard Item Create a command button for a report