Access 2007 VBA Programmer's Reference - Softcover

Hennig, Teresa; Cooper, Rob; Griffith, Geoffrey L.; Stein, Armen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470047038 ISBN 13: 9780470047033

Publisher: Wrox, 2007

Synopsis

Access 2007 VBA Programmer's Reference covers a wide spectrum of programming topics relevant to Access. Although it assumes the reader has some familiarity with VBA programming language, it begins with a brief introduction to VBA. And to help you leverage the tools that Access provides, a chapter highlights the new features in Microsoft Office Access 2007 — including new wizards and GUI (graphical user interface) elements that previously required VBA code, as well as new VBA features.

The book also discusses how to create and name variables, how to use Data Access Object (DAO) and ActiveX Data Object (ADO) to manipulate data both within Access and within other applications, proper error handling techniques, and advanced functions such as creating classes and using APIs. Key new objects such as using Macros and the Ribbon are explored, too, as are forms and reports, the two most powerful tools for working with and displaying data. Working with other applications is covered extensively both in a general nature and for working specifically with Microsoft Office applications, Windows SharePoint Services, and SQL Server. Of course, this book wouldn’t be complete without discussing security issues and the Developer Extensions.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Access 2007 VBA Programmer's Reference

Written by Access MVPs and Microsoft Access testers, this resource will give you the tools to leverage Access 2007's built-in functionality and VBA in order to build more dynamic applications. It explores all aspects of VBA programming for Access and describes the latest innovations. You'll also find several commonly used techniques and sample code to help you get started, as well as expert tips to make your code easier to maintain.

The expert author team will show you how to create and name variables, manipulate data using Data Access Object (DAO) and ActiveX® Data Object (ADO), handle errors, and create classes. You'll also learn how to utilize the latest wizards as well as modify and enhance the code that the wizards create. And you'll learn how to take advantage of key new objects, enhanced macros, and the Office Ribbon.

What you will learn from this book

• All about Access 2007's new features and the building blocks of VBA

• Ways to debug your code and avoid common pitfalls

• Techniques for accessing data in Access and other external data sources

• Steps for creating and enhancing forms and reports

• Methods for controlling access to your applications and files

• How to use VBA with APIs and other Office applications

• Tips for using the Windows® Registry and ADE tools

Who this book is for
This book is a comprehensive resource for Access users and VBA developers who want to increase the power of Access using VBA.

Wrox Programmer's References are designed to give the experienced developer straight facts on a new technology, without hype or unnecessary explanations. They deliver hard information with plenty of practical examples to help you apply new tools to your development projects today.

About the Author

Teresa Hennig  is president of both the Pacific Northwest Access Developer Group and the Seattle Access Group, and is host for INETA’s monthly webcasts. She was the coordinating author for Access 2003 VBA Programmer's reference, and continues to publish two monthly Access newsletters. In recognition of her expertise and dedication to the Access community, Teresa was awarded Microsoft Access MVP.

Rob Cooper is a test lead on the Access team at Microsoft.  During the Access 2007 release, he led the security efforts across the test team and worked on several new features including disabled mode, database encryption, Office Trust Center, and sorting, grouping and totals. Rob also led efforts around the Access object model and continues to provide direction around programmability and security in Access.
A long-time fan of Access, Rob is a frequent speaker at the Seattle Access Group and PNWADG meetings and has written for the Microsoft Knowledge Base and Access Advisor.

Geoffrey Griffith is an avid Access user who contributed to the Access 2007 product as a Software Design Engineer in Test for the Microsoft Office Access team. He enjoys participating in software community events by attending and speaking for local users groups and helping all those who would seek it.

Armen Stein is a Microsoft Access MVP and the president of J Street Technology, Inc., a team of database application developers in Redmond, Washington.  Armen is President Emeritus of the Pacific Northwest Access Developers Group, and has also spoken at Seattle Access and Portland Access Users Group meetings. He has taught database classes at Bellevue Community College, and also developed and taught one-day training classes on Access and Access/SQL Server development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wrox
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0470047038
• ISBN 13: 9780470047033
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1152