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CSCI-235Micro-Computers in Science
Microsoft Access 2002
Chapter 2Tables and Forms: Design, Properties, Views,
and Wizards
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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
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Creating a Table
Table Wizard is easiest Designing a table yourself Field names Data types Primary key Views: Datasheet or Design Properties
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Table Wizard Screen
Includes All Fields
Removes Selected Field
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New Table Screen
Click on ‘New’ Button
Select how to view/create new table
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Table Design View
PrimaryKey
Field Names
Field Properties
Data Type
Description
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Data Types
Number field
Text field
Memo field
Date/Time field
Currency field
Yes/No field
OLE field
AutoNumber
Hyperlink field
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Properties
Field size
Format
Input Mask
Caption
Default Value
Validation Rule
Validation Text
Required
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Creating a Form
Controls--objects Bound control has data source Unbound control: no data source Calculated control: expression as
data source Properties Form Wizard
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Form Design View
Click and drag to move Toolbox
Sizing handles
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Form View
Current Record Total Number of Records