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open database to input data
When a user opens the file for the database in Windows, how do we make it so
the form for inputting data is already pulled up, so the user will not have to remember which form we want? |
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One of the easier methods is to use the AutoExec macro. Create a macro;
name it "autoexec"; then set its actions to open the form you want; and maybe minimize the database window, hide the toolbars, etc. When the mdb is opened, the autoexec macro is called and all its actions are run. A slightly more involved approach would be to create a Switchboard type form to serve as an on-screen menu. That form would have a series of command buttons to open your other forms and reports. And perhaps lastly and easiest, most version of Access allow you to designate a startup form. Use the ToolsStartup menu to set the startup conditions for your mdb. -Ed "Ashley" wrote in message news When a user opens the file for the database in Windows, how do we make it so the form for inputting data is already pulled up, so the user will not have to remember which form we want? |
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==Open the database in design mode
==Select Tools: Startup ==Set Display Form/Page to the form you want to display when the database opens. In Access 2007 (More steps - same result) == Open the database in design mode == Click on the Office button == Click the Access Options button at the bottom of the window == Click Current Database == Set Display Form to the form you want to display when the database opens John Spencer Access MVP 2002-2005, 2007-2009 The Hilltop Institute University of Maryland Baltimore County Ashley wrote: When a user opens the file for the database in Windows, how do we make it so the form for inputting data is already pulled up, so the user will not have to remember which form we want? |
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Thank you both very much! Worked like a charm!
"John Spencer" wrote: ==Open the database in design mode ==Select Tools: Startup ==Set Display Form/Page to the form you want to display when the database opens. In Access 2007 (More steps - same result) == Open the database in design mode == Click on the Office button == Click the Access Options button at the bottom of the window == Click Current Database == Set Display Form to the form you want to display when the database opens John Spencer Access MVP 2002-2005, 2007-2009 The Hilltop Institute University of Maryland Baltimore County Ashley wrote: When a user opens the file for the database in Windows, how do we make it so the form for inputting data is already pulled up, so the user will not have to remember which form we want? . |
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It's also worth noting that you can set a form property "Data Entry" so that
it's already waiting for input, rather than showing an existing record. Phil, London "Ashley" wrote in message ... Thank you both very much! Worked like a charm! "John Spencer" wrote: ==Open the database in design mode ==Select Tools: Startup ==Set Display Form/Page to the form you want to display when the database opens. In Access 2007 (More steps - same result) == Open the database in design mode == Click on the Office button == Click the Access Options button at the bottom of the window == Click Current Database == Set Display Form to the form you want to display when the database opens John Spencer Access MVP 2002-2005, 2007-2009 The Hilltop Institute University of Maryland Baltimore County Ashley wrote: When a user opens the file for the database in Windows, how do we make it so the form for inputting data is already pulled up, so the user will not have to remember which form we want? . |
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Philip Herlihy wrote:
It's also worth noting that you can set a form property "Data Entry" so that it's already waiting for input, rather than showing an existing record. It's also worth noting that setting "Data Entry" to Yes means that you can ***only*** enter new records, you cannot view pre-existing records. -- There's ALWAYS more than one way to skin a cat! Answers/posts based on Access 2000/2003 Message posted via http://www.accessmonster.com |
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Quite right, and in fact I'd been thinking of something else: you can add a
line after "OpenForm" to the macro "GoToRecord", and in that action's properties select "New" Record, and the form will open ready to accept a new record, but still displaying the VCR controls to allow you to access existing ones. Phil "Linq Adams via AccessMonster.com" u28780@uwe wrote in message news:9f697fe02ecf8@uwe... Philip Herlihy wrote: It's also worth noting that you can set a form property "Data Entry" so that it's already waiting for input, rather than showing an existing record. It's also worth noting that setting "Data Entry" to Yes means that you can ***only*** enter new records, you cannot view pre-existing records. -- There's ALWAYS more than one way to skin a cat! Answers/posts based on Access 2000/2003 Message posted via http://www.accessmonster.com |
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