I found a company that custom prints desk mats. I'm thinking of making a cool mat with all of the shortcut keys, helpful tips like an empty recordset code loop, that kind of stuff.
I have two questions for everyone:
1. Would this be something you'd be interested in?
2. What would YOU like to see printed on it?
I've seen a few others out there for Excel users, but none for Access.
Maybe access functions, like Dlookup, like Dlookup("MyField", "MyTable", "MyTableRecordID=" & MyFormRecordID). It could be just an example of syntax for quick reference. You could focus on which functions instigate the most questions in the forums. Alternately, you could have a glossary of "proper" database vocabulary. That might appeal more to beginner & expert levels. Or the rules of Acquisition...
I would probably get one or two of the largest size you have available. (my desks often double as a workbench.)
Thomas Gonder
@Reply 18 months ago
All the shortcut and function keys that I can't remember.
Jeffrey Kraft
@Reply 18 months ago
A month or 2 late for me.... but great idea. I prefer the mat over a mouse pad to be honest. Record Sets, DLoopup, the IIF. Double Double Quotes. And... Ferengi rules of acquisition....
Dave Clark
@Reply 18 months ago
Heck ya! Great idea! I would put your Save, Close, Open and Decompile once in a while across the top or bottom maybe next to your Logo. I like Thomas and Matt's suggestions as well.
Jerry Fowler
@Reply 18 months ago
I would like to see added the layout for the nested subform, like today's techhelp video
Dave Clark
@Reply 18 months ago
Maybe if there is room, references to help for the common errors / requests.
Kevin Robertson
@Reply 18 months ago
A lot of suggestions Richard. You'll need a Desk Matt the size of a snooker table. LOL
Screw desk mat... we're going straight to wallpaper. :)
Matt Hall
@Reply 18 months ago
Oooh, how about a tapestry to hang in the great hall or the atrium. :)
Michael Olgren
@Reply 18 months ago
I'll be honest- I would not buy a desk mat. If I could upload a picture of my desk you could see that it is filled with keyboard, coffee cups, papers, etc. I'd have to move stuff around to see anything.
Sam Domino
@Reply 18 months ago
I would definitely buy a desk mat (or two for a future desk expansion project). I love all the suggestions. While I love the "Rules of Acquisition", I would prefer to see your "Words of Wisdom" list instead.
I love the wall paper idea, but I don't have a "man cave" and my boss (i.e. Spouse) would not let me wallpaper the "office". LOL!!! Now a nice tapestry with Admiral Rost in the center, surrounded by some starships, computer consoles, and displays showing recordsets, IIF, Case, "Words of Wisdom", etc. would be a welcome addition to the "office" wall.
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