- Building charts and graphs
- Designing user-friendly forms
- Creating tables, queries, and Data Access Pages
- Writing macros
- Converting macros to VBA code
- Setting up database relationships
- Programming Access with VBA
- Writing and using classes
- Managing databases
- Using ActiveX Data Objects
- Using Data Access Pages in a Web site
Trial software and more on CD-ROM!
- Demo versions of Speed Ferret and Total Access Analyzer
- Trial versions of Total Visual SourceBook code library, Total Access Admin database maintenance control, and Total Access Components (ActiveX controls written for Access)
- Sample databases from the book
- Assorted other database tools from FMS Inc.
- Links to various downloadable files
- A searchable e-version of the book
- "Apply It" and "Extra"sidebars highlight useful tips
- High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
- Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
- Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules