Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 19:51:18 -0700
From: info@bostonaccessday.com
Subject: Access Day - Wednesday 9/17/03

This is a reminder that Microsoft® Access Day is this Wednesday 9/17/03.


Location: Microsoft Corporation, 201 Jones Road, Waltham, MA 02451    (781) 487-6400


For directions and Map: http://www.microsoft.com/usa/offices/waltham.asp


For additional information visit the Access Day web site: http://www.BostonAccessDay.com/


Here is the Agenda for Access Day:

INTRODUCTION TO ACCESS
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Table Analyzer Wizard -- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us
Learn how to import data from a non-Access format, such as an Excel spreadsheet, and convert it into multiple Access tables using the wizard. This is an important step when using existing data in a new application. A sound knowledge of the wizard's capabilities can greatly simplify this task.

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Introduction To Access -- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us
Get started building powerful database applications. See how to quickly and easily build Access forms and reports using built-in Wizards. We'll develop a comprehensive contact management application in just two hours.

INTERMEDIATE ACCESS
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Using the Access Expression Builder -- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us
The Expression Builder is a tool which can help the developer in the creation of custom expressions in queries, calculated controls, and in code.  A solid understanding of the Expression Builder can minimize frustration and save development time.  Dean will demonstrate its use, and give an overview of all the objects than can be referenced from within the builder.

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Access Trauma Center -- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone-Crowne Associates jgiuliano@stone-crowne.com
We'll spend two hours helping to debug, add enhancements, or make design recommendations. The audience is encouraged to bring in real world developer problems that need solving now. Bring your applications on floppy, CD, or Zip Disk.

ACCESS DEVELOPER
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Access Add-in Development Project Roundtable -- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Presented by: Rick Lunetta of Luna Systems rickl@lunasystems.com
Interested members of the group collaborate on the development of an Access 2000/2002 add-in.  Input from all professional developers in the group is welcome.

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General Announcements and Forum -- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone-Crowne Associates jgiuliano@stone-crowne.com
Share information regarding upcoming events, Access bugs, add-on products, and anything else that affects the world of the Access developer.

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Manipulate Excel Spreadsheets from Access -- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone-Crowne Associates jgiuliano@stone-crowne.com
John will examine different methods for reading from and writing to Excel spreadsheets. He will cover DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange), Automation, and linking to spreadsheets, as well as issues and considerations for when each method should and shouldn^Òt be used.

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Remote Control Forms -- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone-Crowne Associates jgiuliano@stone-crowne.com
John will look at different ways to implement reusable forms, and how they can be controlled from other forms. Demonstrated will be a survey results database that reuses forms based on the type of question.