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CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers Lab 39, 40 By Jie (Jeff) Gao
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao2 Introduction to Database What is a database? A database is a collection of information related to a particular subject or purpose. Why database? Keep consistent information altogether Easy to manage and find useful information Easy to manage related information
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao3 An Example IDVendorModelTypePrice 001Dell Dimension 8300 Desktop$1499 002Dell Inspiron XPS Laptop$3269 003IBM ThinkCentre A30 Desktop$649 004IBM ThinkPad T41 Laptop$2839 005IBM ThinkPad X31 Laptop$2259 006Sun Blade 2000 Desktop$10101
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao4 Terminology (1) IDVendorModelTypePrice 001Dell Dimension 8300 Desktop$1499 002Dell Inspiron XPS Laptop$3269 003IBM ThinkCentre A30 Desktop$649 004IBM ThinkPad T41 Laptop$2839 005IBM ThinkPad X31 Laptop$2259 006Sun Blade 2000 Desktop$10101 Field Table Record
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao5 Terminology (2) DBMS Database Management System Database Objects in Access Table Query Form Report Pages ……
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao6 Plan for the Lab First part Basic operation in Access: create table, alter table, input data, append or insert data, sort records, forms, … Second part Advanced operation in Access: queries, reports, … Assignment requirements
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao7 Creating A Table Design table structure Add fields Select data type for fields Set input mask for fields Set primary key Give the table a name
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao8 Alter A Table Change in design view Everything could be changed If delete a field, the data in that field will be deleted
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao9 Edit Data Input data in datasheet view The format should conform to the mask Move insert point among records using the navigator at the bottom of the datasheet view
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao10 A Little More Work Sort By a field Ascending or descending
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao11 Forms in Access A form in Access is used to provide a friendly interface to the user 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
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao12 Create a Form Two methods: Wizard or Design View Form Wizard is easy to use. You can create a form for a table on the fly! Design View can provide you more power. You can implement advanced features!
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao13 Form Wizard Select Which fields will appear in the form You can select fields from multiple tables Form type Background Name You can click “Finish” when you accept the defaults for the following steps.
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24 February 2004CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao14 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
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