Chapter 5
Applications use forms, along with reports, to present data. Forms are also a means of accepting and responding to user input. Because database application users interact with an application almost entirely through forms, form design and behavior are very important.
This chapter begins by explaining how to create an exciting first impression by using a form called a splash screen. It then explores how to make forms (particularly data-bound forms) interact with data. You'll also learn about conditional formatting and performing lookup operations with forms. Finally, you'll learn how to programmatically reference forms and toggle their visibility, as well as how to work with form class modules.
NOTE
Microsoft Access 2000 offers two types of forms: UserForms, which are also available in other Office applications, and a custom type of form that is an updated version of the form in prior Access versions. UserForms do not integrate as tightly into the Access development environment as Access forms do. For example, UserForms do not bind to Access tables and queries. In addition, the Access form wizards and control wizards do not work with UserForms. For these reasons, this chapter will deal with Access forms only. You can learn more about UserForms from the online help system.