This document provides an overview of creating and working with different database objects in Microsoft Access, including tables, queries, forms and reports. It outlines both using the design view and wizards to create each type of object. The key steps are to open Access, create a new blank database, and then choose the appropriate menu option to either use the design view or wizard to build the desired table, query, form or report.

1. CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE DESIGN TOOLS

2. LAB 1: INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE DESIGN TOOLS 2.1 Getting Started to Microsoft Access 2.1.1 Database Window 2.1.1.1 Creating Database 2.1.2 Objects of Database 2.1.3 Create Object in Design View 2.1.3.1 Creating Table in Design View 2.1.3.2 Create Query in Design View 2.1.3.3 Create Form in Design View 2.1.3.4 Create Report in Design View 2.1.4 Create Object by Using Wizard 2.1.4.1 Create Table by Using Wizard 2.1.4.2 Create Query by Using Wizard 2.1.4.3 Create Form by Using Wizard Exit Access and Getting Help 2.2 Lab Activity 1

3. CREATE NEW DATABASE Click on the Start button. Point cursor at All Programs in the Start menu. A menu with a list of application software is displayed. Move cursor to Microsoft Office and click on it. Click on the Microsoft Access 2003 in the list of programs.

4. DATABASE OBJECTS Commonly used are: Tables. Queries. Forms. Reports. For creating advance databases are: Pages. Macros. Modules. Groups.

5. CREATE A NEW DATABASE Click on File button. Click on New button. Select Blank Database on the New File Task pane (or press CTRL-N ). New Database window is displayed. Enter a custom name for the new database. Click on Create to open the database.

6. CREATING TABLES IN DESIGN VIEW Click on Tables in Database Window . Double-click on Create table in Design view

7. CREATING QUERY IN DESIGN VIEW Click on Queries in Database Window . Double-click on Create query in Design view . The Select Query Window and the Show Table dialog displays.

8. CREATING A FORM IN DESIGN VIEW Click on Forms. Click on New button New Form allows you to choose whether you want to create your form in Design view, Form Wizard, AutoForm, Chart Wizard or Pivot Table Wizard.

9. CREATING REPORT IN DESIGN VIEW Click on Reports in the Database Window . Click on New . The New Report dialog box will appear.

10. CREATING TABLE BY USING WIZARD Click on Tables in the Database Window . Double click on Create table by using wizard. Choose Business or Personal for the type of table to create. Choose a table from these sample tables. Choose the fields for your table.

11. CREATING A QUERIES BY USING WIZARD Click on Queries in Database Window . Double click on Create query by using wizard. The Simple Query Wizard dialog is displayed. Choose a table. Choose the available fields to construct your query.

12. CREATE FORM BY USING WIZARD Click on Forms . Double click on Create form by using wizard . Choose tables/queries for creating the form. Choose the fields for the form.

13. CREATE REPORT BY USING WIZARD Click on Reports . Double click on Create report by using wizard , and then Report Wizard will appear.

14. EXIT MICROSOFT ACCESS Click on File . Click in Exit to exit Access.