Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Latest Update of BETA 3 of Ezy Access RibbonX Builder & Editor for Access 2007/2010/2013


An updated BETA 3 version of my Access Ribbon Builder and Editor for Microsoft© Access is now available for free download. The Builder is a fast and easy way to build and manage Access Custom Ribbons.

The update dated 18-Aug-14 supports Access 2007/2010/2013, has a redesigned GUI, and includes bug fixes. All button commands (except the Edit Control button) are now grouped on the LHS of the screen and the msoImage LookUp panel has been moved to the edit control tab. The selected control information box has been made larger to accommodate the data on the more complex controls. Multiple ribbon tabs are now fully supported.

You will need to UNINSTALL previous versions/updates before installing this update.

Download the fully functional unlimited BETA

Ezy Access RibbonX Builder is a basic yet sophisticated tool for building custom ribbonbars using XML files. The most common controls can be edited, and the essential attributes for custom controls can be edited. Native Office 2007 msoImages can be assigned to custom controls.

The ribbon being built is displayed as the active RibbonBar.  You use the treeview representation of the ribbon to navigate and  build the ribbon by adding, editing, copying, pasting, and deleting controls.

File commands:
  • Load XML File... Loads an existing XML ribbon file.  The full file path is displayed in the XML File textbox.
  • Refresh Reloads the current XML file and refreshes the displayed ribbon.
  • Save As...  Saves the current XML file for the displayed ribbon as another file.
Ribbon commands:
  • Edit Control Displays an Edit Control tab where you can edit the attributes of the control selected in the treeview.
  • New Ribbon... Load a new ribbon stub and creates a new XML file for the ribbon.
  • Reference Database... Assigns a database file to populate the onAction combobox for that ribbon control with a macro action from a macro named 'Ribbon'. The full file path is displayed in the Ref DB textbox.
  • Templates... Select a ribbon template from the samples shipped with the Builder.
Other functions:
  • Control objects combobox Select a control from this combobox to add to the displayed ribbon. Clicking the + button adds the selected control: if the + button is disabled then the selected control cannot be added to the current parent (container) control.  The buttons to the right of the + button from left-to-right delete, copy, or paste the control currently selected in the treeview.  The name of a copied control that has not yet been pasted is displayed in a label between the Paste and the Edit Control buttons.
  • Lookup Office Image panel The functions in this panel allow you to assign images to custom ribbon controls during editing.  Place your mouse over a control in this panel for details of the function performed

Download the fully functional unlimited BETA

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Latest Microsoft Office Service Packs

The About.com PC Support portal has published the download links to the latest MS Office Service Packs for versions 2000 through to 2013.

Monday, August 04, 2014

Updated BETA 3 of Ezy Access RibbonX Builder & Editor for Access 2007/2010/2013




















An updated BETA 3 version of my Access Ribbon Builder and Editor for Microsoft© Access is now available for free download. The Builder is a fast and easy way to build and manage Access Custom Ribbons.  The update dated 4-Aug-14 supports Access 2013 and includes bug fixes.

You will need to UNINSTALL previous versions/updates before installing this update.

Download the fully functional unlimited BETA

Ezy Access RibbonX Builder is a basic yet sophisticated tool for building custom ribbonbars using XML files. The most common controls can be edited, and the essential attributes for custom controls can be edited. Native Office 2007 msoImages can be assigned to custom controls.

The ribbon being built is displayed as the active RibbonBar.  You use the treeview representation of the ribbon to navigate and  build the ribbon by adding, editing, copying, pasting, and deleting controls.

File commands:
  • Load XML File... Loads an existing XML ribbon file.  The full file path is displayed in the XML File textbox.
  • Refresh Reloads the current XML file and refreshes the displayed ribbon.
  • Save As...  Saves the current XML file for the displayed ribbon as another file.
Ribbon commands:
  • Edit Control Displays an Edit Control tab where you can edit the attributes of the control selected in the treeview.
  • New Ribbon... Load a new ribbon stub and creates a new XML file for the ribbon.
  • Reference Database... Assigns a database file to populate the onAction combobox for that ribbon control with a macro action from a macro named 'Ribbon'. The full file path is displayed in the Ref DB textbox.
  • Ribbon Wizard... Select a ribbon template from the samples shipped with the Builder.
Other functions:
  • Control objects combobox Select a control from this combobox to add to the displayed ribbon. Clicking the + button adds the selected control: if the + button is disabled then the selected control cannot be added to the current parent (container) control.  The buttons to the right of the + button from left-to-right delete, copy, or paste the control currently selected in the treeview.  The name of a copied control that has not yet been pasted is displayed in a label between the Paste and the Edit Control buttons.
  • Lookup Office Image panel The functions in this panel allow you to assign images to custom ribbon controls during editing.  Place your mouse over a control in this panel for details of the function performed

Download the fully functional unlimited BETA