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    Main Screen samples


    Does anyone know if there is a website containing sample forms? All my forms on initial entry into the database look the same and it would be nice to have something to "wow" my customers. I am a programmer, not a flipping graphic artist!

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    "wow" can sometimes backfire. Forms that are too busy with graphics can just be a distraction for the data entry user. I've never done anything that can't be done with intrinsic objects and controls and VBA code. The more 'wow' you want means more code and possibly even third-party add-ins.

    I have seen some unusual effects in dbs posted here but never really explored how they were accomplished. Don't know of any site that would offer examples. What kind of 'wow' do you want - fancy buttons, gradient colors, fonts? I think this one is attractive https://app.box.com/shared/3o6lsr6g7c
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    That is a great design! You're right about getting carried away with graphics - mine are all very neat and tidy, but rather boring. No pizzazz. Someone should start a website!

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    Bing: access database custom buttons

    How important is pizzazz? Want to pay for? Look at http://softwaretopic.informer.com/cu...cess-database/

    See 5th item called Button Painter for MS Access

    Review http://www.databasedev.co.uk/command_button.html
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    This page has some examples, not greatly used sadly : http://www.databasedev.co.uk/user_in...e_designs.html

    Thanks for your help.

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