In Microsoft Access, data macros are events that get triggered whenever there is a change to data in a table. They can be used as a tool to effectively monitor all data changes. This video explains how to attach data macros to tables and how to read and use a data change log to know exactly what changes were made and when.
Data macros are macro events that are triggered when something changes in a data table.…They're most commonly used to essentially watch what gets entered into the table and…then respond to that entry event by creating a log, noting the change that happened…and recording the time and date when the change was made.…Let's create a simple logging system to keep track of the changes that are made to the…No Obstacle Company's Employee JobRatings.…First, let's take a look at the existing Employees table.…I'll find it in the Navigation pane and I'll double-click to open it.…Now if I scroll over to the right, you can see that each employee has a JobRating.…
Right now it's a scale of 1 to 5.…What I want to do is set up a system that logs changes to this rating.…So if somebody's JobRating changes from a 5 to a 4, for example, I want to create…a record in a new table noting that change.…I want to know when the change happened, what the original number was, and what the new number is.…Let's go ahead and set that system up.…
Author
Adam Wilbert
Released
2/8/2013- Understanding table structures and relationships
- Setting primary and foreign keys
- Establishing relationships and maintaining referential integrity
- Sorting and filtering data
- Building queries with constraints and criteria
- Editing table data with queries
- Generating forms from tables
- Adding form controls
- Creating reports with totals and labels
- Embedding macros in buttons
- Repairing your database
- Protecting databases with passwords
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Key database concepts4m 21s
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Creating the database file3m 25s
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Digging in to Ribbon tabs3m 39s
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Using the Navigation pane3m 36s
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Taking backups47s
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Accessing help1m 8s
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2. Creating Tables
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Importing tables4m 57s
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3. Setting Field Properties
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Setting the default value2m 15s
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Creating lookup fields4m 29s
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4. Organizing Records
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Formatting columns2m 52s
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Sorting table data3m 18s
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Filtering table data2m 21s
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5. Using Queries
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Understanding queries2m 2s
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Building expressions5m 23s
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6. Working with Specialty Queries
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Using update queries3m 21s
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Using make table queries2m 57s
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Using delete queries2m 48s
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Using append queries2m 49s
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7. Creating Forms
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Generating forms from tables3m 10s
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Using the Form Wizard2m 38s
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8. Designing Forms
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Setting data sources5m 39s
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Understanding input boxes3m 31s
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Recording navigation2m 36s
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Adding buttons4m 18s
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Assigning tab order4m 5s
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Creating a navigation form3m 36s
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9. Creating Reports
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Introducing reports2m 15s
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Using the Report Wizard5m 9s
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Creating calculated totals3m 32s
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Creating labels4m 18s
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Adjusting print settings2m 58s
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10. Working with Macros
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Creating macros5m 3s
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11. Integrating Access with the Office Suite
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Emailing with macros4m 4s
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12. Maintaining the Database
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Documenting your work4m 41s
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Creating custom Ribbon tabs3m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 6s
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