Access VBA Programming For Dummies

Find out how to make your databases do your bidding
The fun and easy way® to program for Access 2003, 2002, and 2000
Even if you still think "code" means the way spies talk to each other, this book will ease you into programming before you know it. Soon you’ll be able to use VBA to make Access do things it can’t do by itself, customize your databases, and even automate mundane chores like converting numbers to words for check printing.
Discover how to:Use the VBA editorWork with variables, constants, and arraysCreate recordsets with SQLControl lists with code and export data to filesDebug your codeSynchronize forms and reports
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing VBA Programming.
Chapter 1: Where VBA Fits In.
Chapter 2: Your VBA Toolkit.
Chapter 3: Jumpstart: Creating a Simple VBA Program.
Part II: VBA Tools and Techniques.
Chapter 4: Understanding Your VBA Building Blocks.
Chapter 5: Controlling Access through VBA.
Chapter 6: Programming Access Forms.
Part III: VBA, Recordsets, and SQL.
Chapter 7: The Scoop on SQL and Recordsets.
Chapter 8: Putting Recordsets to Work.
Part IV: Applying VBA in the Real World.
Chapter 9: Creating Your Own Dialog Boxes.
Chapter 10: Customizing Lists and Drop–Down Menus.
Chapter 11: Creating Your Own Functions.
Chapter 12: Testing and Debugging Your Code.
Part V: Reaching Out with VBA.
Chapter 13: Using VBA with Multiple Databases.
Chapter 14: Integrating with Other Office Applications.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Commandments of Writing VBA .
Chapter 16: Top Ten Nerdy VBA Tricks.
Chapter 17: (Way More Than) Ten Shortcut Keys.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Alan Simpson is the author of over 90 computer books on databases, Windows, Web site design and development, programming, and networking. His books are published throughout the world in over a dozen languages and have millions of copies. Alan has also taught introductory and advanced computer programming courses at San Diego State University and the UCSD Extension. He has served as a consultant on high–technology, educationoriented projects for the United States Navy and Air Force. Despite that, Alan has no fancy job title because he has never had a real job.

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Find out how to make your databases do your bidding
The fun and easy way® to program for Access 2003, 2002, and 2000
Even if you still think "code" means the way spies talk to each other, this book will ease you into programming before you know it. Soon you’ll be able to use VBA to make Access do things it can’t do by itself, customize your databases, and even automate mundane chores like converting numbers to words for check printing.
Discover how to:Use the VBA editorWork with variables, constants, and arraysCreate recordsets with SQLControl lists with code and export data to filesDebug your codeSynchronize forms and reports
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun