Opening A PDF From Switchboard
May 16, 2012I'd like to be able to open PDF documents from a switchboard. Is this possible and if so how do you do it?
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Re-opening 'switchboard' After Closing Crosstab Query?
Jan 12, 2006I have a 'switchboard' form called Menu (not created by access wizard). One of the buttons down the navigation tree opens a crosstab query for the user to examine a data summary; but the 'Menu' form is still visible right in front of the query. Now, I could close the Menu form easily enough when the run query code is triggered, but that would leave the user loose in the database window when they eventually close the crosstab query window.
All that I have read on database navigation says that this is bad thing.
I can't place the crosstab query into a form or report because the column headings/fields don't appear when I try. (The field headings of the cross tab query are likely to change based on the underlying select query parameters so I can't hard-code the field names).
So, any thoughts on how to reactivate my Menu once the user closes the crosstab query or else puts the focus on the database window? (I achieve this using vba code in the on_close events of other forms and reports but I don't see an equivalent option for queries!)
Please note that I'm a vba newbie!
Thanks,
Craig
Finding And Opening A Specific Record From A Switchboard
Oct 5, 2004I have created a database with a switchboard and a form ("RMA"). Currently, on my "RMA" form I have a command button that allows the user to find a specific record by entering an RMA number into an input box. My code is as follows:
Private Sub cmdFindRMA_Click()
Dim myFilter as String
If vFindRMA = "" Then 'vFindRMA is a global variable, string.
vFindRMA = InputBox ("Enter the RMA Number to find:", "Find RMA", "", 5000, 3000)
myFilter = "[RMA_Number]='" & vFindRMA & "'"
Me.Filter = myFilter
If Me.Filter = "" Then
Me.FilterOn = False
Else
Me.FilterOn = True
End If
End If
vFindRMA = ""
End Sub
I want to be able to remove this command button from my RMA form and add it to my Switchboard. My problem is, I don't know what code I need to use in order for it to work from the switchboard. Can anyone help?
S.Pommier
Linking From Switchboard To Switchboard On Two Or More Databases
Nov 21, 2006I am working on a database that will be an addition to an existing one on the company server. However, to make the overall layout not so complex and allow room for other additions in the future, I'd like to keep the databases separate. This will also ensure more efficiency, integrity and troubleshooting overall.
I have the original database with the name of "Cell MFG Screen" that contains a switchboard. I am now creating a db to keep track of manufacturing waste (which will also be on the same server when completed). That switchboard is called "Cell Waste Weight". Again, I want to keep these db's separated from one another as well being able to add future dbs. Now, what my plan is to make up a one db that consists of only a switchboard that will be used as the main switchboard to be able to navigate to other dbs that are located on the server.
Does anyone know how this is done?
Thank you in advance for your help,
~Kilch
Forms :: Closing Opening Form With Timer Then Opening Main Menu
Apr 7, 2014I have a Form opening from Access Options. I would like to close this Form using the Timer. The following is the code I have used but it is not working.
Private Sub Cover_Page_Form_Load()
OpenTimer = Timer
End Sub
Private Sub Cover_Page_Form_Timer()
If (Timer - OpenTime) = 5 Then DoCmd.Close acForm, "Cover_Page_Form", acSaveYes
End Sub
Next question. If I can get this to work can I then use a DoCmd to open new Form within the code above or do I need a new process.
Opening Forms Directly (instead Of Opening MS ACCESS)
Apr 20, 2006Hi All,
Is there a way that when the user clicks on a database file, the form pops up without opening MS Access window.
Thx,
Jatz
Opening Forms Directly (instead Of Opening MS ACCESS First)
Apr 20, 2006Hi All,
Is there a way that when the user clicks on a database file, the form pops up without opening MS Access window.
Thx,
Jatz
Opening An Access Program Without Opening Microsoft Access
Jun 11, 2007I am very close to completing a DB Program.... How can I create a desktop Icon that will Launch my Program without Loading Microsoft Access along with it???
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Apr 14, 2006Hi All, looking for some help.
I am looking for a way to link a help file to a button on the switchboard. I have several pages that all work well and open up the required forms and reports but I would like to add a help file to a button. Any idea would be appreciated thanks Williebear.
Switchboard
Aug 10, 2005hi everyone,
I am new to MS Access. I've created a database and now i want to add a switchboard to launch whenever i open the database file. i created the switchboard form and table following the access help. but i can only view the switchboard when i manually open the switchboard form. can anyone tell me how to make the swithboard launch automatically? i'm using access 2003
thanks
Switchboard
Nov 14, 2005I have a main switchboard, with a few Open Form command buttons on it, but what i would like to have is another button to bring the user to another switchboard screen giving the option to open a few Reports (obviosly the button on teh main switch board would read "Report Section), can this done, and also how would i go about putting Back or forward buttons withing the second (report Section) screen so the user can nav. to back to the main screen?
Thanks
Switchboard Help
Dec 12, 2005All,
I have created a new switchboard but don't know where it is. When I create it using the Switchboard Manager and then click close, it doesn't appear under any of the options. I have also set is as default but it fails to appear on startup.
Silly question I know. Any ideas?
Many Thanks
version: MS Acess 2003
Switchboard
Jan 10, 2006Was wondering how one might go about creating a swithboard similar to the Northwind one found in the sample database. Thanks
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Jan 31, 2006Brief Summary,
I have limited experience in Access but have a bit more understanding of databases and tables. I am helping a friend create and access database to track the time his employees spend on different job sites. i am using a template from Microsoft called "Time and Billing" I am going to be manipulating the structure a bit but other than that the template should work fine.
My main struggle is I need to have a screen that the employees access that takes them straight to add / edit a time sheet. i want the rest of the data, reports, views to be password protected. Ideally the switchboard would load up to a page that had a button from employees to click on where they would be taken to the form and a button the owner could click on, enter a password, and be taken into the back-end where the main switch board and the rest of the data resides.
If anyone can help me out that would be great. Oh yeah, The Access database in is Access 2000 being used on a machine running XP Pro.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Gary
Switchboard....
Feb 22, 2006Ok, so I will sound like the dumbest person but essentially what is a switch board?
I have searched this place I have searched google but no luck, all I get is that its a menu to navigate, so basically a form with buttons that open frm's qry's etc... I have made a main menu with a basic form so whats so special about a switchboard.
Cheers
Switchboard
Mar 13, 2006I have two queries. I have a delete query and an append query. Is there anyway that I have these two queries run on a switchboard.
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Mar 15, 2006Help - I made a switchboard and it went wrong, so deleted all of the sub switchboards and the switchboard icon in the forms window.
I have now made a new one, but I can't get it to appear in the forms window.
Any ideas?
Shellie xx
Switchboard
Feb 26, 2008Hi
Can anyone tell me what the advantage (or difference) is in using a switchboard rather than just creating your own form and using command buttons etc?
Thanks
Switchboard
Apr 9, 2008When I make a switchboard is there any way you can go to a table? or can you just go to a form or query? and when you make a switchboard and you have a button going to the form how can you go from the form back to the switchboard?
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Feb 24, 2005hi,
I've made switchboard. and change the properties of switchboard, namely the "don't show the menu bar". can anyone please explain to me, how to get it back?
in opposite case, I can kiss my db goodbye, for i can't make any changes into switchboard? or??
thanks a lot,
peace
Switchboard
Mar 17, 2005I think this is a simple request for those who know.
I want to display my switchboard to a user group, (read and update ).
The switchboard needs to be full screen and have no means of being minimsed or close, except by the exit button (obviously) on the switchboard.I also do not want to show any of the tool bar icons as well.
I want to retain it as it is now to me as 'admin' when I log in, that is with the ability to minimise and close etc.and all icons
How do I achieve this?
Switchboard Help
Jul 7, 2005I would like to know if there's a way of adding a switchboard page that goes to a table instead of only forms and reports and such? Because I have subdatasheets that I would like to see when I click on a button from the switchboard, instead of just simply going to a form and not being able to work as easy as it would be to work with a table that displays the subdatasheet right there.
Thank you,
Charlie
Switchboard
Nov 10, 2005I have copies of a split database (front end) placed on each employee’s computer, and I noticed my switchboard screen does not appear when the employee opens the database on their computer. I went through a lot of work designing the switchboard and would like to have it appear upon opening the DB. I know everything in the database is linked so there is no reason the switchboard should not appear. Any suggestions on how to make this happen?
In addition, I have pictures on the switchboard buttons, and I also noticed when I go to the second screen, the buttons on the second switchboard screen uses the same pictures as the default screen. Is there a way to not have it do that?
Thanks.
Switchboard Help!
Aug 21, 2006hi guys i am working in customizing my current switchboard and i was wondering if there is any way to hide a button according to a user.. i currently have a tblusers with the username, switchboardid and itemnumber i want as a default, but i would also like to have a certain itemnumber to be hidden, is that possible?
this is the code i have in my switchboad and it works fine:
Private Sub Form_Open(Cancel As Integer)
txtUser_Name = GetUserName()
Dim intItem As Integer
Dim intSwitchbd As Integer
intItem = Nz(DLookup("[ItemNumber]", "tblusers", "[Userid] = '" & Me!txtUser_Name & "'"), 0)
intSwitchbd = Nz(DLookup("[SwitchboardID]", "tblusers", "[Userid] = '" & Me!txtUser_Name & "'"), 0)
Forms!Switchboard.Filter = "[ItemNumber] = " & intItem & " And [SwitchboardID] = " & intSwitchbd
Forms!Switchboard.Refresh
Me.FilterOn = True
any help will be apreciate it!!!
Switchboard
Dec 11, 2006How can I add more buttons on the built-in switchboard that only has 8 !!!
Thanks
Marco
Switchboard
Feb 19, 2004the switchboard on my database doesnt automatically appear when i open the database file. how do i make this happen.
thank you.