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| From | "Phil" <phil@stantonfamily.co.uk> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.databases.ms-access |
| Subject | Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? |
| Date | 2014-02-22 08:55 +0000 |
| Organization | Aioe.org NNTP Server |
| Message-ID | <le9omm$gn6$1@speranza.aioe.org> (permalink) |
| References | <2b78699d-da3e-4ca1-8fff-7371bca040da@googlegroups.com> <kpRNu.77294$tP5.5682@fx08.iad> <bmqdmqF8etmU1@mid.individual.net> |
On 22/02/2014 01:43:58, "Access Developer" wrote: > If they provided that functionality in an automatic fashion, then good for > them. It's similar to what we've implemented with command buttons, combo > boxes, text boxes, etc.. But, er, if you have 15 x 15 choices, that is too > complex a form... 'way too complex. I've worked on many database > applications in which the plain switchboard was just fine; others where > some data input was added and useful. > > The "Switchboard Manager" however, was overkill -- a complex solution to a > simple problem, with multiple forms and a table to implement what > could/can easily be created with a few forms and command buttons, it was > not easily maintainable (generally not maintainable at all through the > 'manager' that generated it). > > I don't think the "Switchboard Manager" in 'classic Access' is what > Albert's writing about. > > -- > Larry Linson > Microsoft Office Access MVP > Co-Author, Microsoft Access Small Business Solutions, Wiley 2010 > > "Albert D. Kallal" <PleaseNOSpamkallal@msn.com> wrote in message > news:kpRNu.77294$tP5.5682@fx08.iad... >> wrote in message >> news:2b78699d-da3e-4ca1-8fff-7371bca040da@googlegroups.com... >> >> From forums Pros & Cons reading, I still do not see an emerging >> preference. >> What is your advice ? >> >> Thank you, >> >> j.P. >> >> ----- >> >> For new applications, the switchboard s rather lame and is deprecated. >> >> Really rather poor anyway. >> >> For complex and LARGE applications? >> >> The new navigation form is a complete winner. The result is a web like >> interface, but one that can REALLY handle complex menus. >> >> You can say have two rows of 15 options across the top, then any click >> gives a 15 row choice below and ALSO a choice along the left side. >> >> These navigation forms essentially like a tab control with multiple tabs, >> but the forms are loaded dynamic so there not a speed cost if you have 20 >> or 400 forms in your application. >> >> The other great advantage of this system is you can display report or >> forms in that system. >> >> I cannot provide screen shots since I am under contract for this >> application, but it really amazing. >> >> The switchboard provided a choice to launch a form. The navigation form >> system allows one to build a application around the system and it totally >> different idea - but one that works VERY well. >> >> You can see a "tiny" bit of the screen shot in this PDF brochure: >> >> http://www.pdqestimating.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PDQ-Brochure_WEB.pdf >> >> In the second screen shot if you zoom in you see choices across the top >> and then drills down along the left side. >> >> This menu system scales VERY well in terms of complex applications - >> better then any menu system I have used. >> >> best regards, >> >> -- >> Albert D. Kallal (Access MVP) >> Edmonton, Alberta Canada >> PleaseNoSpam_kallal@msn.com >> >> the software is NDA, but you can see "a bit" of the screen shot here: >> >> I use a Treeview type navigation form and although on the sample at http://www.flickr.com/photos/philofwaltonspics/12691803103/ it onle appears 3 levels deep, there is no limit to the number of menus, sub menus & forms or reports. As you can see, I have expanded some nodes, so I supose it really looks like a standard windows folder setup Phil --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
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Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? jpr.charron@gmail.com - 2014-02-19 10:01 -0800
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "David Hare-Scott" <secret@nospam.com> - 2014-02-20 07:55 +1100
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? PW <emailaddyinsig@ifIremember.com> - 2014-02-20 10:21 -0700
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "Phil" <phil@stantonfamily.co.uk> - 2014-02-20 17:58 +0000
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? Ron Weiner <rw@domain.com> - 2014-02-20 13:40 -0500
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "Access Developer" <accdevel@gmail.com> - 2014-02-20 13:15 -0600
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? PW <emailaddyinsig@ifIremember.com> - 2014-02-21 14:11 -0700
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "Albert D. Kallal" <PleaseNOSpamkallal@msn.com> - 2014-02-21 16:35 -0700
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "Access Developer" <accdevel@gmail.com> - 2014-02-21 19:43 -0600
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "Phil" <phil@stantonfamily.co.uk> - 2014-02-22 08:55 +0000
Re: Menu Creation with Access 2010 - Switchboard vs Navigation Form Pros & Cons - What is the best solution ? "Albert D. Kallal" <PleaseNOSpamkallal@msn.com> - 2014-02-22 14:19 -0700
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