CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers T59 & T64 By Jie (Jeff) Gao

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao2 Forms in Access A form in Access is used to provide a friendly interface to the user –With labels and input boxes to input and/or view data The user can input data into a table through a form created on that table The user can also navigate data by using the form

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao3 Create a Form Two methods: Wizard or Design View Form Wizard is easy to use. You can create a form for a table with simple steps Design View can provide you more power. You can implement advanced features!

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao4 Form Wizard Select –Which fields will appear in the form You can select fields from multiple tables –Form type (layout) –Style –Name You can click “Finish” when you accept the defaults for the following steps.

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao5 Form Design View You can –Add controls to the form –Drag fields into the form –Adjust the form layout –Add header or footer –Even do something like programming

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao6 Queries in Access A query in Access is used to filter records and fields Only the fields and records which match the query are returned The data in a query’s view is from some table

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao7 Create a Query (Simple) Two ways: Wizard or Design View Query Wizard can only create simple queries such as select part of the fields to display Query Design View provides you the powerful interface to create various queries Simple examples

15 February 2006CPSC 203 Tutorial by Jie Gao8 Assignment 3 Start with a blank database Create a table Create a form on that table Input data Create reports –Create queries when necessary Refer to the information on my web site