Access 2016 Module 3 Sam Project 1a

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Use the Form Wizard to create a form based on the Customers table with options: include all fields, select columnar layout, set title to "Customer Entry Form," and open in Design View. Change the Default value of the State text box to "CO." Save, switch to Form View, navigate to record with CustNo 4, and update Phone field. Add a new record with specified values. Switch to Layout View, change label font color to automatic and bold, then save and close.

Create a split form based on the Trips table, save as "Trips Split Form," and navigate to TripNo 7 to update TripName to "Aspen Development Project." Close and modify the Trip Schedule form in Design View: change header label to "Trip and Schedule Form," delete a label, insert a support image at the top of the header, resize and reposition the image, adjust form width, move the detail section, right-align all labels in detail section, delete the Price label, reposition the Price text box, resize the TripStartDate, change Tab Stop property of TripNo to No, adjust tab order to prioritize Price, and add a new calculated text box labeled "Cost/Night" calculating Price divided by Duration. Switch to Form View, navigate to last and second records to change Duration and TripName, then find a record where City is "Islamorada" and update Duration to 5. Save and close all objects, then compact, repair, and exit the database.

Paper For Above instruction

The process of creating, modifying, and managing forms within Microsoft Access 2016 involves a series of methodical steps tailored to enhance data entry efficiency and visual presentation. This paper elaborates on the use of Form Wizard and Design View in Access to build user-friendly interfaces that facilitate accurate data management while optimizing the aesthetic appeal of the database forms.

Initially, employing the Form Wizard allows for rapid creation of forms directly tied to database tables. In this instance, a form was created based on the Customers table, incorporating all available fields to enable comprehensive data entry. The choice of a columnar layout was deliberately selected because of its suitability for displaying multiple records in a concise, linear format that is easy to navigate. Naming the form “Customer Entry Form” provided clarity and ease of reference, especially when switching between various forms within the database. Opening the form in Design View allowed for customization, such as setting default values that streamline data entry; specifically, setting the “State” text box default value to “CO” ensures consistency and reduces user errors during input.

Once the form was designed, switching to Form View allowed the user to interact with and verify the data. Navigating to a specific record (with CustNo 4), the user could update the Phone field, demonstrating basic record editing functionalities. Additionally, adding a new customer record with predefined information showcased the form’s capability for data insertion. Transitioning the form to Layout View for visual modifications enabled changes like adjusting font properties—making the form more visually accessible by setting the label to bold and changing the font color to black (automatic). These aesthetic adjustments improve readability and user interface appeal, essential for effective data management.

The creation of a split form based on the Trips table exemplifies another approach to data display—simultaneously showing data both as a form and a datasheet. Naming it “Trips Split Form” helps organize database objects. Navigating to the record with TripNo 7, the user can update trip details directly, illustrating the ease of data modification in split forms. Closing the form solidifies changes and prepares for subsequent modifications.

The modification of the Trip Schedule form, especially its header, exemplifies customization for clarity and branding; altering the header label to “Trip and Schedule Form” clarifies the form’s purpose. Deleting a specific label helps declutter the interface. Integrating an external image—such as Support_IL_AC16_3a_House.jpg—at the top of the header enhances visual context; resizing and repositioning the image ensures aesthetics are maintained. Adjusting the form’s width and the header height focuses attention on relevant content and improves overall layout balance.

In terms of layout refinement, selecting all labels within the detail section and right-aligning their text improves alignment and uniformity, which is vital for a professional appearance. Moving and resizing the Price text box and related controls ensures logical grouping and accessibility. Adjusting the Tab Stop property for TripNo to “No” streamlines keyboard navigation by skipping non-essential fields, thereby facilitating faster data entry sequences. Reordering the tab order to prioritize the Price field further enhances the data-entry workflow.

Adding a new calculated text box labeled “Cost/Night” that computes the division of Price by Duration exemplifies how Access can automate calculations within forms. Formatting this new control as Currency provides clarity on monetary values. Moving it into the layout ensures consistency with other form controls. Testing and verifying the form by navigating to specific records confirms the correctness of data updates, demonstrating the utility of these customizations in practical data management scenarios.

Finally, the entire editing process concludes with closing, saving, and ensuring database integrity through compacting and repairing the database. These maintenance steps are crucial for performance optimization and preventing data corruption, thus ensuring the database remains a reliable resource for ongoing data management tasks.

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