CSCI-235 Micro-Computers in Science Microsoft Access 2002 Chapter 2 Tables and Forms: Design, Properties, Views, and Wizards
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 2 Table Design Basics Include necessary data (only) Store data in its smallest parts Separate fields for First and Last Name Avoid calculated fields Date of birth instead of Age
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 3 Creating a Table Table Wizard is easiest Designing a table yourself Field names Data types Primary key Views: Datasheet or Design Properties
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 4 Table Wizard Screen Includes All Fields Removes Selected Field
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 5 New Table Screen Click on ‘New’ Button Select how to view/ create new table
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 6 Table Design View Primary Key Field Names Field Properties Data Type Description
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 7 Data Types Number field Text field Memo field Date/Time field Currency field Yes/No field OLE field AutoNumber Hyperlink field
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 8 Properties Field size Format Input Mask Caption Default Value Validation Rule Validation Text Required
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 9 Creating a Form Controls--objects Bound control has data source Unbound control: no data source Calculated control: expression as data source Properties Form Wizard
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 10 Form Design View Click and drag to move Toolbox Sizing handles
Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 11 Form View Current RecordTotal Number of Records