If you need to produce hard copy documentation that details how your Microsoft Access database works, the Database Documenter allows you to choose what objects and information you would like to detail in the document. This could include information such as object properties, relationships and other items that might be useful for you or others. In this tutorial, you will learn about printing the blueprint of your database with the Database Documenter.
Occasionally, you may need to provide a written set of specifications on how…your database was created and all of the details about what makes it tick.…A tool, called the Database Documenter, makes that task as easy as pressing the Print button.…You will find it in the Database tools ribbon, under Database Documenter.…Starting the tool brings up a window that gives you the opportunity to select…which objects you'd like to document.…We can choose from our Tables, our Queries, Forms, Reports, Macros, everything…in our current database, including the Properties and Relationships, any Visual…Basic modules we might have or we can choose all object types.…
I am going to choose a couple of objects from our Tables and Queries group.…Let's choose our Customers table here and switch to the Queries group and choose…our Customers-WestRegion query.…We'll go ahead and say OK to run the report.…The report opens up in Print Preview mode.…You can then click the page to zoom in or send it to the printer here or export…
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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