Provides a teach-yourself guide to using Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to take control of Access. Includes clear objectives and real-world business examples so that you can learn exactly what you need to know at your own speed. Softcover. CD-ROM included. DLC: Microsoft Access.
If you've stopped using Access database wizards because you've become one, you may want to look to Microsoft Access 2000 Visual Basic for Applications Fundamentals to further your programming knowledge. Written for Access 2000 application developers, or those switching from other applications, its programmed lessons offer about 15 hours of instruction on customizing events, writing and debugging code, working with new features like Web connections and interoperability, and creating your own applications from scratch.
The book's format makes learning easy, with easily digestible chunks of information, previews and reviews, appropriate illustrations, and many hands-on opportunities. All the files you'll need for learning are provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, so if you've already got Access 2000 running you can be poking around under the hood in minutes.
Even if you've never programmed before, you'll find Microsoft Access 2000 Visual Basic for Applications Fundamentals useful for getting started. With a little patience and a lot of practice, you'll whip your data into shape until it perfectly suits your needs. --Rob Lightner
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
EXCELLENT!!!:
I am not a programmer - not even close- but am responsible for developing complex Access & Excel applications. Most books are written as if the user understands programming concepts. This book did not. It explained EVERYTHING in detail. It was exactly what I needed. If you need a book that assumes you KNOW NOTHING - this is the book for you. I am so so so glad that I read user reviews. I am so happy, and excited about writing modules rather than avoiding it like the plague.
Most Excellent Book:
I have many books on Visual Basic for Applications, none of them explain the concept like this one does. Mr. Evan Callahan breaks things down in laymans terms. I have learned and accomplished more using his book than any I own. I will not buy books written by other authors-Mr. Evan Callahan has all of my business from this day forward. Hat's off Mr. Callahan and am looking forward to a 2003 visual basic for applications.
Excellent for Beginners:
So you have created your Access database and have exhausted every wizard and control that you can use without actually coding. You still need a little something, but aren't sure how to get a little (or a lot) more out of Access - then this is the book for you. This book will ease you into writing come code while jumping right in with both feet. The examples are simple enough to understand, but you are given enough information to make them work for you. Many times when you are beginning, the example is... more info
Very Good Beginner's Book:
This book helped me a lot. I was at the point where I knew the basics of Access, but nothing about writing code. This book is excellent for taking you by the hand and helping you to start learning VBA. Another feature I really like is that the examples are examples that you are likely to find useful for the application you are developing. So I was able to got a very practical use out of this book (the Access 97 version is very similar). On the negative side, sometimes the book gives poor explainations.... more info
