1. CSCI-235 Micro-Computers in Science Microsoft Access 2002 Chapter 2 Tables and Forms: Design, Properties, Views, and Wizards

2. 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

3. 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

4. Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 4 Table Wizard Screen Includes All Fields Removes Selected Field

5. Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 5 New Table Screen Click on ‘New’ Button Select how to view/ create new table

6. Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 6 Table Design View Primary Key Field Names Field Properties Data Type Description

7. 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

8. Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 8 Properties  Field size  Format  Input Mask  Caption  Default Value  Validation Rule  Validation Text  Required

9. 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

10. Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 10 Form Design View Click and drag to move Toolbox Sizing handles

11. Exploring Microsoft Access - Microsoft Access Chapter 2 11 Form View Current RecordTotal Number of Records