Monday, December 01, 2014

A New BONUS Metro Windows 8 Style Native MS Access Native SideBar Switchboard



Get a BONUS Metro Flat Windows 8 Style Native SideBar Switchboard with each purchase from aadconsulting.com of the NATIVE SideBar MS Access Switchboard for Microsoft© Access 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010/2013, which uses only native access controls and which comes with SEVEN other styles:

  • Windows XP
  • Access 2007/2010 Vista NOIR
  • Access 2007/2010 Black
  • Access 2007/2010 Silver
  • Access 2007/2010 Blue
  • Metro Teal
  • Metro Flat

Download the demos and purchase here.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Custom Metro-style Ribbon Switchboard for Access 2007/2010/2013 Updated

There are now three source code ACCDBs with two bonus metro-style databases including one coded for custom ribbon images.

Each database features a space-saving application navigation paradigm that utilizes the flexible Ribbon Bar GUI and tabbed MDI option in Access 2007/2010/2013.
 
 

Features:
  • Fully customisable set of context-sensitive Custom Ribbons
  • Access 2007/2010/2013 Database Window, Navigation Pane, and Menus fully hidden
  • MDI interface with popup dialogs for Add Only forms
  • Illustrated instructions and resource links
  • Two bonus Metro-style ACCDBs including one coded for custom ribbon images 
  • All custom images included

Download the Demos (accrbswb.zip - 451kb)

Visit aadconsulting.com to buy the three full source code ACCDBs now for only $US49.95.
 

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

New Update of BETA 3 of Ezy Access RibbonX Builder & Editor for MS Access


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.  Download

Monday, October 27, 2014

Try the free Access Instant Ribbon Wizard

The Wizard will automatically create an Access 2007/2010/2013 Ribbon Switchboard  based on the native Switchboard Items table in your database built using the native Access Switchboard Manager. Just two clicks and your done.

Free Download

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

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2013 Now Available for Download

Download SP1 for Office 2013 here - includes a roll-up of all previous updates.  This link from About.com also has direct links to the latest service packs for Office versions 2000, 2002/XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010, as well as Office 2013.