A helpful skill to master when working with large databases you have created or inherited is the ability to examine database object relationships. By fully understanding how all of the objects in a Microsoft Access database relate, you are able to work with it much more effectively. Over the course of this tutorial, you will learn about examining database object relationships using the Object Dependencies pane.
When you're working with a large database, or you need to explore the inner…workings of a database that somebody else created, it's important to understand…how all of the objects interrelate.…We've seen how you can use the Relationships map to explore the relationships…between multiple tables, but that doesn't tell you what queries rely on specific…tables, or which forms send data to a certain report.…To get a deep dive into the interconnectedness of all of your objects, we are…going to turn to the Object Dependencies tools on the DATABASE TOOLS ribbon.…You can find Object Dependencies here.…
Go ahead and select it, and if this is the first time this tool has run, you…might be prompted to rebuild the dependency information on your database.…Press OK and Access will analyze all of your objects to see where they connect.…Once that's done, you'll see this Dependencies pane open up on the right.…We can go ahead and click on the edge and drag open to give ourselves some more room.…Now I always get a laugh at the fact that the two options on the top of the…
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
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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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