I have the form on word, and hard copies, but i would like to take my laptop
to the customers house as it is much more professional. I have used access
before but a number of years ago. If someone could help me get started up on
the basics again I would be most grateful.
(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:34 am
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Garry
I generally advise folks working with Access to focus on their experience in
three areas:
On my projects, step one is always making sure the users & I agree on the
data involved, and creating the normalized table structure to hold/relate
it.
Good luck!
Regards
Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP
"Garry Bullock" <GarryBullock.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:15692CAA-DC22-4D4C-8703-6AE58AA2AB6C@microsoft.com...
> Hello everyone my name is Garry
>
> I am trying to start up a new database that contains lots of information
> for
> houses, flats, bungalows etc.
>
> The type of info i need on the database includes:
>
> Basic property info: Type, style, storeys, rooms, date built, wall type,
> roof type etc.
>
> Measurements: Floor area m2, room height, perimeter
>
> Heated conservatory: floor area, double glazed? height etc
>
> Windows:
>
> Heating and controls:
>
> etc, etc, etc.
>
> I have the form on word, and hard copies, but i would like to take my
> laptop
> to the customers house as it is much more professional. I have used access
> before but a number of years ago. If someone could help me get started up
> on
> the basics again I would be most grateful.
>
> Regards
>
> Garry
> --
> Garry Bullock
(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:58 am
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Top of the list of things that I ask new clients is if they have searched
places like trade publications for a program that will do the job. Unless you
have a lot of time or what to learn a new skill or your business is truely
unique, it's almost always cheaper and easier to buy something off the shelf.
I highly recommend getting some database training or reading "Database
Design for Mere Mortals" by Hernandez before proceeding any further on this
database.
--
Jerry Whittle, Microsoft Access MVP
Light. Strong. Cheap. Pick two. Keith Bontrager - Bicycle Builder.
"Garry Bullock" wrote:
> Hello everyone my name is Garry
>
> I am trying to start up a new database that contains lots of information for
> houses, flats, bungalows etc.
>
> The type of info i need on the database includes:
>
> Basic property info: Type, style, storeys, rooms, date built, wall type,
> roof type etc.
>
> Measurements: Floor area m2, room height, perimeter
>
> Heated conservatory: floor area, double glazed? height etc
>
> Windows:
>
> Heating and controls:
>
> etc, etc, etc.
>
> I have the form on word, and hard copies, but i would like to take my laptop
> to the customers house as it is much more professional. I have used access
> before but a number of years ago. If someone could help me get started up on
> the basics again I would be most grateful.
>
> Regards
>
> Garry
> --
> Garry Bullock
(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:23 am
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On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:20:09 -0700, Garry Bullock
<GarryBullock.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>If someone could help me get started up on
>the basics again I would be most grateful.
In addition to Jerry and Jeff's good advice, you can look at some tutorials
and resources here:
(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:20 pm
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There is a template for apartment rental management. It will help you
understand the basic data structures you will need to consider.
Best of Luck
"Garry Bullock" <GarryBullock.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:15692CAA-DC22-4D4C-8703-6AE58AA2AB6C@microsoft.com...
> Hello everyone my name is Garry
>
> I am trying to start up a new database that contains lots of information
> for
> houses, flats, bungalows etc.
>
> The type of info i need on the database includes:
>
> Basic property info: Type, style, storeys, rooms, date built, wall type,
> roof type etc.
>
> Measurements: Floor area m2, room height, perimeter
>
> Heated conservatory: floor area, double glazed? height etc
>
> Windows:
>
> Heating and controls:
>
> etc, etc, etc.
>
> I have the form on word, and hard copies, but i would like to take my
> laptop
> to the customers house as it is much more professional. I have used access
> before but a number of years ago. If someone could help me get started up
> on
> the basics again I would be most grateful.
>
> Regards
>
> Garry
> --
> Garry Bullock
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