Microsoft Access 2003 Tutorials


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Media:	CD-ROM
Author:	Dave Mercer
ISBN:	1-932072-98-5
Duration:	6.5 hrs / 110 lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, ME, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

Microsoft Access 2003 now makes it easier for anyone to use, or create powerful database solutions to help organize, access, and share data, in no time. Virtual Training Company author, Dave Mercer, guides users through the Access 2003 set of powerful tools that are easy enough to learn for beginners, but sophisticated enough for the most complex developers. Mercer first covers the basics of using Access 2003, including navigating within the interface and relational database development and design principles. He then moves on to object design construction (tables, queries, forms, and reports) and more advanced features that developers can enjoy. To being learning today, simply click on a link below.

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CD Contents

Introduction

Course Introduction/Requirements (03:19)

Introduction to Access 2003 (03:41)

Starting and Using Access (03:50)

Creating a New Database (07:17)

Setting Options (06:11)

Customizing Toolbars (04:46)

Access 2003 Assistance (03:09)

Design Mode and Normal Mode (05:55)

Simple Form Development (04:23)

Using Access 2003 Databases

Opening a Database/Creating Shortcuts (04:00)

Setting a Simple Password (03:23)

Compacting/Repairing a Database (02:28)

Converting a Database (06:41)

Using the Documentation Feature pt. 1 (04:16)

Using the Documentation Feature pt. 2 (04:16)

Opening a Form View (01:59)

Searching Fields in a Form (03:11)

Navigating Records in a Form (02:58)

Sorting Records in a Form (01:41)

Filtering Records in a Form (03:35)

Data Entry Tips and Tricks (06:49)

Printing Forms and Reports (02:04)

Creating Database Objects - Tables

Creating Tables (02:13)

Fields/Names/Indexes (03:04)

Data Types (04:48)

Primary Keys (02:47)

Field Validation (Required) (06:03)

Field Validation (Rules) (04:13)

Lookup Fields (04:03)

Setting Default Values (02:04)

Using Input Masks pt. 1 (06:17)

Using Input Masks pt. 2 (03:12)

Making Captions (01:15)

Creating Database Objects - Forms

What is a Form? (02:11)

Using the Form Wizard (05:01)

Creating a Form Manually (05:34)

Using the Toolbox/Adding Controls (04:16)

Sizing and Aligning Controls (05:18)

Form Properties/Caption/Default View (05:52)

Form Field Properties (02:35)

Tabbing/Tab Order/Tab Stops (04:23)

Form Field Cosmetic Properties (04:27)

Adding a Text Field (02:56)

Formatting Field Values (02:46)

Creating Database Objects - Queries

What is a Query? (02:55)

Creating a Query in Design View (06:00)

Using the Query Wizard (02:16)

Moving Fields in a Query (04:20)

Sorting Query Results (04:20)

Setting Search Criteria in a Query (03:42)

Using Operators and Wildcard Characters (05:21)

Searching for a Range of Values (03:02)

Using AND/OR/NOT in a Query (02:08)

Creating Parameter Queries (02:55)

Creating Database Objects - Reports

What is a Report? (02:40)

Using the Report Wizard (07:15)

Creating a Report Manually (02:40)

Adding Fields to a Report (04:40)

Using Report and Page Sections (05:10)

Setting Page Breaks and Margins (03:43)

Adding Lines and Boxes (04:26)

Adding Images to a Report (03:00)

Setting Field Properties (03:52)

Using the Properties Window

The Properties Sheet (05:33)

Format Properties pt. 1 (07:33)

Format Properties pt. 2 (05:22)

Event Properties (04:44)

Data Properties (02:52)

Other Properties (06:32)

Using the Expression Builder

Opening the Expression Builder Tool (04:33)

What are Expressions? (03:47)

Expression Builder Parts (03:53)

Using String Operators (05:42)

Using Values in Other Forms (04:27)

Using SQL Aggregate Functions (08:07)

Using the IIf Function (04:44)

Relational Databases

What is a Relational Database? (03:10)

Primary and Foreign Keys (05:44)

The Relationships Window (02:55)

Creating Relationships Between Tables (05:30)

Editing Relationships (04:30)

Resetting the AutoNumber Field (05:30)

Fixing Data For Relationships (05:39)

Setting Relationships in a Query (03:44)

Advanced Forms Design

Creating a Switchboard Form (04:33)

Using the Switchboard Manager (05:33)

Creating Admin Tables/Forms (05:49)

Adding a Combo Box (05:15)

Setting Combo Box Properties Manually (06:56)

Setting Control Default Properties (04:52)

Adding a Subform with the Wizard (05:49)

Adding a Subform Manually (04:09)

Creating Calculated Fields pt. 1 (02:38)

Creating Calculated Fields pt. 2 (06:35)

Advanced Queries

Using SQL View (06:10)

Creating Relational Queries (04:51)

Grouping in Queries (Aggregates) (05:27)

Creating Update Queries (06:32)

Creating Delete Queries (03:25)

Using Null Values in a Query (05:00)

Creating Additional/Calculated Fields (05:53)

Advanced Reports

Connecting Reports to Queries (05:53)

The Sorting and Grouping Window (07:03)

Cleaning up the Report pt. 1 (04:15)

Cleaning up the Report pt. 2 (03:49)

Using Counts and Sums by Group (05:04)

Advanced Report Formatting (04:39)

Using the Labels Wizard (08:52)

Course Wrap up

Final Thoughts (01:22)

Credits

About this Author (01:39)

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