Drew Fierst - Drew has been working with databases in
Microsoft Access for over 12 years. He has constructed databases for clients in a variety of
industries including
transportation, manufacturing, and insurance. Over the course of his career, Mr. Fierst has
taught database construction and database application development skills to numerous
individuals for both personal
and business use.
types of clients.
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Unit 01 - Querying with SQL
Topic A: SQL and Access
Sample SQL Statements
A Query in SQL View
Demo - A2: Examining a SQL Statement in Access
Topic B: Writing SQL Statements
Writing a SQL Statement
Demo - B1: Writing a SQL SELECT Statement
Syntax for WHERE Clause
Demo - B2: Using the WHERE Clause
Aliases
Demo - B3: Creating Aliases
Syntax to Display Matched Records
Demo - B4: Displaying Matching Records from Related Tables
Syntax to Display Unmatched Records
Demo - B5: Finding Unmatched Records
Context-Sensitive Help
Demo - B6: Getting Context-Sensitive Help on SQL
Topic C: Attaching SQL Queries to Controls
SQL-Specific Queries
Create a Union Query
Attach a SQL Query to a Button
Command Button Wizard
Demo - C1: Assigning a SQL Query to a Command Button
Unit 01 Review
Unit 02 - Advanced Queries
Topic A: Creating Crosstab Queries
A Crosstab Query Result
Demo - A-1: Viewing a Crosstab Query
Create a Crosstab Query
The Crosstab Query Wizard
Demo - A-2: Using the Crosstab Query Wizard
Topic B: Creating Parameter Queries
Create a Single-Criterion Query
Demo - B1: Creating a Single-Criterion Parameter Query
Create a Multiple-Criteria Query
Demo - B2: Creating a Query with Multiple Parameters
Create a Wildcard Query
Demo - B3: Using a Wildcard in a Parameter Query
Topic C: Using Action Queries
Types of Action Queries
Use an Append Query
Demo - C1: Adding Records to a Table with an Append Query
Use a Delete Query
Demo - C2: Deleting Records with a Delete Query
Use an Update Query
Demo - C3: Modifying Records with an Update Query
Use a Make Table Query
Demo - C4: Creating a Make Table Query
Unit 02 Review
Unit 03 - Macros
Topic A: Creating, Running, and Modifying Macros
Topic A: Creating, Running, and Modifying Macros
Sample Macro
The Macro Tools | Design Tab
Demo - A1: Creating and Running a Macro
Demo - A2: Modifying a Macro
Topic B: Attaching Macros to the Events of Database Objects
The Event Tab
Demo - B1: Attaching a Macro to the Open Event of a Form
Attach Macro to Command Button
Demo - B2: Attaching a Macro to a Command Button
Unit 03 Review
Unit 04 - Advanced Macros
Topic A: Creating Macros to Provide User Interaction
Sample Macro with a Condition
Create a Data Validation Macro
Demo - A1: Creating a Data Validation Macro
Create a Data Entry Macro
Demo - A2: Creating a Data Entry Macro
Topic B: Creating Macros that Require User Input
Macro to Run a Parameter Query
Demo - B1: Creating a Macro that Runs a Parameter Query
Topic C: Creating AutoKeys and AutoExec Macros
The AutoKeys Macro
Demo - C1: Creating an AutoKeys Macro
Create an AutoExec Macro
Demo - C2: Creating an AutoExec Macro
Topic D: Creating Macros for Data Transfer
The ImportExportData Action
Demo - D1: Importing a Database Object by Using a Macro
Export Data to a Spreadsheet
Demo - D2: Exporting Data to a Spreadsheet by Using a Macro
Unit 04 Review
Unit 05 - Importing, Exporting, and Linking
Topic A: Importing Objects
Import Objects from a Database
The Import Objects Dialog Box
Demo - A1: Importing Multiple Objects
Import Objects from Excel
Demo - A2: Importing an Object from Excel
Manage Data Tasks
Demo - A3: Using a Saved Import Specification
Fixed Width vs. Delimited Format
Demo - A4: Importing a CSV File
Topic B: Exporting Objects
Export Objects from a Database
The Export Table Dialog Box
Demo - B1: Exporting an Object
Demo - B2: Using a Saved Export Specification
Topic C: Working with XML Documents
Export as XML
The Export XML Dialog Box
The Import XML Dialog Box
Demo - C1: Exporting and Importing XML Documents
Export with an XSL File
Demo - C2: Exporting to an XML Document with an XSL File
Publish as PDF or XPS
Demo - C3: Saving a Table as an XPS File
Topic D: Linking Access Objects
Link a Table
Demo - D1: Linking to an Access Table
Update a Link
Linked Table Manager
Demo - D2: Updating Links
Link to an Excel Workbook
Demo - D3: Linking to an Excel Workbook
Topic E: Using Hyperlink Fields
Create a Hyperlink Field
Demo - E1: Creating a Hyperlink Field
The Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box
Demo - E2: Inserting Data in a Hyperlink Field
Modify Hyperlink Data
Demo - E3: Modifying Data in a Hyperlink Field
Unit 06 Review
Unit 07 - Database Management
Topic A: Optimizing Resources
Convert to a Prior Version
Demo - A1: Converting a Database to a Prior Version
The Performance Analyzer
Performance Analyzer Results
Demo - A2: Analyzing Performance
Split a Database
Demo - A3: Splitting a Database
Compact and Repair a Database
Demo - A4: Using the Compact and Repair Database Utility
Back Up the Active Database
Demo - A5: Backing up a Database
Topic B: Protecting Databases
Encrypt and Password-Protect
Demo - B1: Encrypting a Database with a Password
Remove Password and Encryption
Demo - B2: Removing a Password and Encryption
Topic C: Setting Options and Properties
The Access Options Dialog Box
Demo - C1: Setting Access Options
Database Properties Dialog Box
Demo - C2: Creating and Populating Database Properties
Unit 07 Review
Course Closure