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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1
Part I: Introducing VBA Programming 7
Chapter 1: Where VBA Fits In 9
Chapter 2: Your VBA Toolkit 21
Chapter 3: Jumpstart: Creating a Simple VBA Program 35
Part II: VBA Tools and Techniques 49
Chapter 4: Understanding Your VBA Building Blocks 51
Chapter 5: Controlling Access through VBA 71
Chapter 6: Programming Access Forms 87
Part III: VBA, Recordsets, and SQL 115
Chapter 7: The Scoop on SQL and Recordsets 117
Chapter 8: Putting Recordsets to Work 147
Part IV: Applying VBA in the Real World 173
Chapter 9: Creating Your Own Dialog Boxes 175
Chapter 10: Customizing Combo Boxes and List Boxes 201
Chapter 11: Creating Your Own Functions 239
Chapter 12: Testing and Debugging Your Code 265
Part V: Reaching Out with VBA 293
Chapter 13: Using VBA with Multiple Databases 295
Chapter 14: Integrating with Other Office Applications 315
Part VI: The Part of Tens 349
Chapter 15: Ten Commandments of Writing VBA 351
Chapter 16: Top Ten Nerdy VBA Tricks 357
Index 367
Über den Autor
Joe Stockman is an independent consultant, software
designer, and author who has been using Microsoft Access since its
initial release. He’s also developed courseware and taught
classes in Access and VBA. Joe developed his first application in
Access, and then migrated into Visual Basic and VB.NET, where he
specializes in creating applications for the Windows Mobile
platform. He worked for several software companies before forming
his consulting business in 2002, where he deals with all types of
clients including healthcare, financial, government, manufacturing,
and small business. His ability to turn his customers‘ wishes
into working applications keeps them satisfied. Joe’s also
writing the fundamentals column for the Advisor Guide to
Microsoft Access magazine.
Alan Simpson is the author of over 100 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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