From: The Boston Access User's Group Subject: Access Day - Wednesday 4/20/05 Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:51:55 +0000 This is a reminder that Microsoft® Access Day is this Wednesday 4/20/05. 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 ***************************************************************** 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. ***************************************************************** 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 ***************************************************************** Table Design A To Z -- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us Table design is the first, and most critical step, in the design of any application. An application with poor table structure is doomed to fail before development completes. In this session, Dean will cover the do's, don'ts and how to's of table design; and the underlying principles of data normalization. ***************************************************************** 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 ***************************************************************** 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. ***************************************************************** 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. ***************************************************************** Is Access Security Worth the Effort? -- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Presented by: Teresa DeLuca of The Fay School tdeluca@fayschool.org Developers often avoid using MS Access security because it is cumbersome and confusing. We'll attempt to demystify the topic and understand why and how it works. So, is it worth it? Make your decision after the presentation. ***************************************************************** Access and Web Services. -- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Presented by: Phil Denoncourt Web Services are the latest craze in the IT industry. Phil will talk about what they are, why companies are using them, and most importantly - how you can make use of them within Access.