Database Software

An Access database (an .mdb file) table is most useful when the information is up-to-date and accurate. At specific points in time, new products, contact person fields or other data may require...

Microsoft Access is a powerful tool to build a database and create customized reports. Whether you are interested in changing from a paper filing system, you're on spreadsheet "overload," or...

Everyone needs an address book to keep track of phone numbers and email addresses. MS Access is a wonderful tool for storing a lot of records that contain the same information but for different...

Being new to eHow, I found myself taking notes from other eHow articles to learn how to best use eHow and take advantage of everyone’s knowledge. I got carried away reading articles and had notes...

Microsoft Access validation input to a database means that the data entered will be tailored exactly to the database. If an incorrect format is input, a message can be created on the screen...

The FileMaker Pro application enables both PC and Mac users to develop dynamic databases for personal or business purposes. FileMaker databases are often used to track inventories, personnel...

With the FileMaker Pro 9 application, you can develop powerful databases to organize large amounts of data. Whether you are keeping track of your company's inventory, or creating a to-do list for...

Filemaker Pro 6 is a program for creating tables and databases for tracking projects, people and other types of information. While Filemaker Pro has a host of advanced features, when it comes to...

A relationship in Microsoft Access allows you to generate forms and reports for multiple tables in Access. Create a relationship in Microsoft Access can sometimes be a hard task to accomplish if...

Data can be manually entered into Access tables or pre-existing data may be accessed electronically by linking to it or importing it. Linked data is kept and updated as records in the original...

If you are a seasoned Excel user but new to Access database, you may find it easier to use Datasheet View to create your tables. Datasheet view allows you use a spreadsheet that works similar to...

The following link will chow the way to create a pivot table in office 2007. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA010346321033.aspx

With FileMaker Pro version 8 or later, you can add pictures or other images to your database. Along with each picture, you can add descriptions, tags or other details to identify the image. Using...

In order to format a Microsoft Access table field, it is important to point out different data types and the fact that it can be formatted for output or input. Discover preset format options in...

In Microsoft Access, the definition of a date format means creating a date field in which an individual must specify it when designing the table. Discover how to modify the date format with help...

In Microsoft Access, creating a query that has multiple criteria in one field requires the use of the query design tool. Find out how to run such a query and view the results with help from a...

In Microsoft Access, creating a query that uses more than one field means running the query wizard and choosing more than one field from a given table. Title a query that returns information from...

Whether you are new to SQL or an experienced professional you either have or eventually will run into a situation where you will need to work with dates. It is unavoidable. But do not worry,...

This quick and easy tutorial (Follow up to Part3 article) will explain how to create a query using criteria. There are MANY types of criteria that can be used in a query, but for now we’ll focus...

The Access 2007 aggregate functions calculate values over a range of data. The totals row is new with Access 2007 and makes it easier to use aggregate functions such as averages, counts, sums and...

A field data type in Access 2007 specifies the data that a field may contain and its size. The data types in Access 2007 include boolean, currency, date, double, integer, long, string and variant....

The field data formats in Access 2007 have been enhanced to improve the way that tables display information. They are dependent on the data types and a data format may be applied to an input mask....

Table data in Access 2007 frequently needs to be sorted in order to make forms or reports effective and easy to use. A sorted list allows the user to quickly locate a particular item without...

Microsoft Access is an efficient platform to collect, store, connect and relate large amounts of data. The processes to utilize this software program can seem a bit overwhelming at times. Break...

The database's purpose is to organize similar data and retrieve the data for a specific use. FileMaker Pro uses the Find mode to retrieve data. The Find mode process is called query by example;...

Building a database with MS Access is not difficult, but it can be confusing. In order to build a working database, you must create the database file as well as a table to enter your information....

If you have ever received a database from someone that has dates stored as six-digit numbers, like 990104, this lesson will teach you how to convert those to proper Access dates.

You can set up databases for everything from maintaining inventory to storing recipes. Setting them up to correctly handle your data can be a frustrating experience. Here are a few tips to make it...

FileMaker Pro is a cross-platform database program. Besides being able to transfer data across other FileMaker Pro database files, FileMaker Pro database records can be exported for use in other...

Providing a choice of predefined values for a field is useful for table values that rarely change. For example, in a "salutations" column, you might enter predefined values of Mr., Mrs., Ms. and...

In Access, you can alter many field properties to help you manage your databases, including how many decimal places appear in a table field. Follow the steps below.

Having a Date/Time field would be useful sometimes, if not necessary in an Access 2003 record. It makes it easier to calculate the number of days between two different dates and to add hours to a...

A currency field is needed when a price is desired in a record. When using currency fields, Access 2003 is able to calculate totals, subtotals and averages. These steps will help you to create a...

Fields with hyperlink data can be a little complicated sometimes, but they do not need to be. When you enter the hyperlink directly into a datasheet, the text will turn into a hyperlink. This is...

Sometimes notes and text are needed in a record. There are two different kinds depending on how much information will be stored in the field. A text field can hold up to 255 characters, and a memo...

In Access 2003, the number field is any number that could be recalculated. You can use “+” and “-“ and decimal points. Follow these steps to create a field for numbers in Access 2003.

Creating a Query from a Filter in Access 2003 is accomplished by performing the "Advanced Filter/Sort” feature. This feature allows you to sort information from a single table in the database....

Microsoft Access 2003 consults indexes for faster searching. You can create an index that covers a single field or multiple fields. Just follow these instructions.

Default values are helpful if you’re working in a field in which most or all of the data carries the same value. These steps will show you how to define a field default value in Access 2003.

When you create a query that uses multiple criteria in one field for Access 2003, you restrict the number of search results that you will receive from that query. The multiple criteria can be...

An append query automatically looks up fields that you select in one table and attaches them to another table within the database. Be careful though--once you make the attachment you cannot easily...

The AutoNumber field in Access 2003 automatically generates a unique number whenever you enter a new record in a table. Here’s how to use it.

You keep your data in a field in Access 2003. A Yes/No, On/Off or True/False field answers a simple question. It’s an easy data type to use and understand, and even easier to set up.

Data type fields are an important part of creating or changing a field. The options may seem unfamiliar or confusing. These steps will help you decide on a list type for a table field in Access 2003.

Formatting a table field in Microsoft Office Access 2003 is easier than you may think and is a good way to familiarize yourself with Access and a few of its abilities. These are the steps to take...

You can use Microsoft Access 2003 to search for and share data across multiple tables. For example, suppose you are a potter and you want to keep track of your business operations. You could...

When you first design and build a database, you plan one or more tables, define the fields (columns) for each table and set a data type for each field. For example, if you need to store dates and...

Copying a field definition ensures that your new field will be identical to the original, which can save some time. Keep in mind that this procedure only copies a field's definition; it doesn't...

Microsoft Access 2003 is a great tool for database management. One of its many options is to define how you want your dates and times to appear in a Microsoft Access field. The format affects how...

Filtering allows you to retrieve specific information from a table in Microsoft Access 2003. For example, in your recipe collection, you might run a filter to locate all of your breakfast recipes...