Customize Access: Conceal Database Interface, Part 2

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, I will show you how to professionally mask the Access interface to impress your clients with functionality while dispelling biases. From custom startup forms, shortcuts with unique icons, to splash screens, we tackle it all in a straightforward, actionable checklist. This tutorial is designed to elevate your database, making it look less like Access and more like a bespoke software solution. Stay tuned for how to streamline your applications aesthetic. This is Part 2 of 2.

Prerequisites

• Hide Access, Part 1

Links

• Intro to VBA
• Error Handling
• Compact & Repair
• Create ACCDE File
• Access Runtime
• Aesthetics
• Custom Form Backgrounds

Recommended Courses

• Access Security Seminar
• Access Developer Courses
• Access SQL Server Online

Notes

CHECKLIST: Startup Form (Main Menu) Put DB in it's Own Folder Make a Shortcut to the DB with Custom Icon Set Application Title and Icon Turn Navigation Pane Off (File, Options, Current DB) Optional: Turn Full Menus, Shortcut Menus Off Database Spash Screen (BMP in DB Folder) Hide Ribbon and Status Bar (VBA Code on Startup) Make Sure ALL Errors are Handled Debug, Compile the Database Compact It Make an ACCDE File Install Access Runtime

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