Switchboard

[jim]

Can someone give me a step by step to creating a multi-layer switchboard for
my data base? I would also like to use some custome graphics for the
background

 

[Jeanette Cunningham]

Jim,
I always create my own switchboards using unbound forms. Add the buttons you
need to open the forms you want to open.
Some of the buttons will open other switchboards and some of them will open
forms. Does this help?

Jeanette Cunningham

 

[jim]

Jeanette,

I am a real rookie at this. An actual step by step would be greatly
appreciated.

 

[Jeanette Cunningham]

In the database window go to the forms section.
Choose create form in design view.
Access opens a new form, save the form as frmMenuMain
Open frmMenuMain in design view and use the wizard to put a command button
on the form.
Choose form operations, then open form, choose the form from the list,
choose the second option to show all records, choose text and write in the
text that the user will see on the button, name the command button something
like cmdFormName where FormName is the name of the form that is going to be
opened, click Finish.
Save the form. Open in in normal view, click the button and check that it
works as you want.

Add another button and repeat the process and so on.

Jeanette Cunningham