A teach-yourself guide to using the Access macro language to take control of Access. The easy-to-follow lessons include clear objectives and real-world business examples so you can learn exactly what you need to know, at your own speed. Users learn to create macros and applications for themselves and their business units. The CD offers real-world samples to support each lesson.
How Far Can You Go with Access 2002? The answer depends on your knowledge of VBA programming. If you really want to get the most out of Access, the Access 2002 VBA Handbook is essential reading. If you are an experienced user of Access, you get the step-by-step instruction you need to be dramatically more productive. And if you are a more experienced developer, you get the advanced VBA programming skills you need to build the Access applications your users require. Coverage includes * Running queries to find specific records * Automating complex and time-consuming procedures * Importing data from existing data sources * Synchronizing forms and tables * Understanding the ADO and DAO models * Understanding the essentials of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) * Customizing the Access user interface * Creating procedures to change Access's default error-handling processes * Accessing data using OLE DB and ODBC * Creating VBA procedures for navigating a database or project * Writing VBA procedures using object properties and methods * Creating relationships between forms * Executing commands using SQL statements in VBA code * Using ActiveX controls in your VBA procedures
Teach yourself how to use Microsoft® Visual Basic® for Applications (VBA) to take command of Microsoft Excel Version 2002. Choose your own best starting point in this self-paced guide to learn how to automate spreadsheets, write your own functions and procedures, customize menus and toolbars, and more. Easy-to-follow lessons with real-world scenarios and examples show you exactly how to maximize the built-in programming power in Microsoft Excel 2002. Numerous screenshots and a CD full of practice files help you master step-by-step programming procedures. Find out how to create custom solutions with Microsoft Excel and this book—then keep it nearby as an ongoing desktop reference to VBA functions and features. Learn at your own pace how to: Use macros to automate simple and complex tasks Manipulate workbooks and worksheets Explore range objects Work with graphical objects Build and manipulate PivotTable® objects Create loops and conditional statements with Visual Basic Use dialog box controls on worksheets Create and use custom functions and handle macro errors Create custom toolbar buttons, menu commands, command buttons, event handlers, and dialog boxes A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].
A teach-yourself guide to using the Access macro language to take control of Access. The easy-to-follow lessons include clear objectives and real-world business examples so you can learn exactly what you need to know, at your own speed. Users learn to create macros and applications for themselves and their business units. The CD offers real-world samples to support each lesson.
You're beyond the basics, so dive right in and customize, automate, and extend Access—using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts use VBA to exploit the power of Access—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Enhance your application with VBA built-in functions and SQL code Use the Access Object Model to work with data in forms and reports Manipulate data using SQL, queries, and recordsets with Data Access Objects (DAO) Create classes for handling form and control events Connect your Access database to different sources of data Effectively plan how to upsize an existing Access database to Microsoft SQL Server Dynamically update Microsoft Excel spreadsheets from the database Migrate your Access database directly to the cloud using SQL Azure
If you’ve been using Access for a while, you’re probably aware of its power and potential and itching to take advantage of both. Access 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies takes you beyond forms and reports and shows you how to use VBA to create killer Access databases and applications. This gentle introduction to VBA programming covers everything you need to get started, including: Basic programming skills and concepts Explanations of modules, procedures, objects, and arguments Access-unique programming activities, including SQL and recordsets How to use the Visual Basic editor Creating dialog boxes, lists, drop-down menus, and functions Integrating with other Office applications Ready-to-use VBA code examples to type in or copy and paste from the Web Completely revised to reflect all changes found in Microsoft Access 2007, Access 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies gives you access to Access like you’ve never had it before.
All the methods and tools you need to successfully program with Excel John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher complex technical topics. With this comprehensive guide, "Mr. Spreadsheet" shows you how to maximize your Excel experience using professional spreadsheet application development tips from his own personal bookshelf. Featuring a complete introduction to Visual Basic for Applications and fully updated for the new features of Excel 2010, this essential reference includes an analysis of Excel application development and is packed with procedures, tips, and ideas for expanding Excel’s capabilities with VBA. Offers an analysis of Excel application development and a complete introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Features invaluable advice from "Mr. Spreadsheet" himself (bestselling author John Walkenbach), who demonstrates all the techniques you need to create large and small Excel applications Provides tips, tricks, and techniques for expanding Excel's capabilities with VBA that you won’t find anywhere else This power-user's guide is packed with procedures, tips, and ideas for expanding Excel's capabilities with VBA.
With detailed technical information delivered straight from the Microsoft Office 2000 documentation team, this practical and precise guide offers hands-on detail for everything from planning and developing Office 2000 solutions, working with data, designing multiuser solutions, and distribution.
Quickly teach yourself how to automate tasks and create custom spreadsheet solutions with Excel 2007 Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). With Step By Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Create macros to automate repetitive tasks Automatically format charts, shapes, and text Manipulate tables and other objects—even build PivotTable reports Write your own functions and procedures Use loops and conditions to add decision logic to macros Build custom command buttons, dialog boxes, and user forms Your all-in-one learning experience includes: Files for building skills and practicing the book’s lessons Fully searchable eBook Windows Vista Product Guide eReference—plus other resources on CD For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Explore and customize your Office applications with Visual Basic for Applications: Beginning Course. This text provides a thorough introduction to the Visual Basic for Applications language and features step-by-step instructions to guide students in programming the Microsoft Office applications. Extensive end-of chapter exercises also offer plenty of hands on practice and reinforcement.