Northwind 2010 Web Database is now available

A new version of the Northwind sample database has just been released. The best way to get to the template is to start up Access 2010, under Office.com Templates, click on Sample Templates, and then click on Northwind Web Database. You can also get the template here: Northwind Web Database. 

Free Corporate Event Manager for Access 2007 and Access 2010

I have just uploaded a cool new Access application that streamlines the process of managing corporate events. No other free database application offers the degree of functionality offered by the The Event Manager application. Download ( 210kb Zipped ACCDE file for Access 2007/2010).

Free Bug Tracking Access 2007 Database Application available for download

This new the template is available in the Access Getting Started screen in the business category and on Office Online. These on-line videos will help you get started:

• Configure the Bugs template
• Use the Bugs template
  

New Access 2007 Demo:
Bring your business data together in an Access database

The Microsoft Office On-line portal today issued for download a new sample Access 2007 database dashboard application which integrates business contact data with an address book, lists of orders, file folders, and ledgers. View the associated article on Office Online.

Free MS Access Databases and Templates

For those who are not aware of the many free databases available for download from aadconsulting.com this post features all current downloads with direct links.

Recent Additions:

Access 2003 versions of the Advanced Issues Tracker database, and a new Case (Project) Manager Access 2003 database.

There is also a new Donations database for Access 2000 or later.

All these databases have modern GUI's and enhanced functionality. All except the Donations MDB use only embedded macros and are aimed at introducing new users to the code-free capabilities of Access. All code is exposed.

Other Open Code Databases:

These databases can be run in Access 97/2000/2002/2003/2007.

Service Call Management Developed using the Database Wizard -tracks workorders, parts, and labour inputs. Invoice generater etc. Additional code adds inventory tracking. Remove sample data before use.

Managers For divisional managers. Review managers and staff by division. Remove sample data before use.

Resumes For personnel managers. Review staff and resumes by region. Remove sample data before use.

Client & Contact Manager Based on the Access97 Database Wizard -tracks all clients and contacts, import data from Outlook, mail-merge and more. Additional code adds client data and admin functions. Remove sample data before use. Access2000 version

Subscriptions Manager Tracks subscribers by name and organisation, label and envelope wizards, mail-merge and more. Remove sample data before use. Access2000 version

FREE Fully Featured Applications:

The source code .mdb for the following databases can be purchased for only US$40 each. Secure payment with PayPal. Files will be e-mailed. Order

These databases can be run in Access 97/2000/2002/2003/2007. Download the Access2000 versions to run in Access 2000/2002/2003/2007.

SMS Call Logging DB Application NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version (Download includes both Access97 and Access2000 versions) SMS - Service Management System - is a fully integrated and comprehensive Service/Maintenance Contract Call and Revenue Management Database Application.

FreeTLT HRIS DB Application NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version (Download includes both Access97 and Access2000 versions) Free TLT is a comprehensive HRIS application that tracks employee leave and training, with training profiles and extensive reporting. Review leave and training in the daily, weekly, and monthly look-aheads. Use the exclusive TLT SmartToolbar to filter and find records in all forms. Full Details

Mailing List Manager NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version Features a new Access navigation paradigm. Manage large mailing lists, print labels, envelopes, export data to delimited files for mail merges, check data integrity, and advanced filtering. Access2000 version

Document Tracker NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version With an optional automated Word front-end. Document management system. Automatic document referencing and creation. Version 2.3 adds the DokTrack.dot Word template and adds a Title field to the table tblAuthors. The Title for the selected Author is automatically picked up in a new Word document based on the template. Users can now use use Word to create and manage documents without opening Access. Access2000 version

Meeting Tracker NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version Create Tasks, allocate responsibility to a Task Owner, assign people to Task Teams, record meetings and attendance. An instant Meeting Summary Report can be printed, emailed or exported to Word or Excel. Access2000 version

Program Manager NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 and Access 2002 versions A complete business solution. Manages Clients, Contacts, and Client Programs. Allows multiple contacts for each client, and individual address and contact details for each contact. Nominate separate client program and invoicing contacts. Full reporting and database maintenance. 22May01- new version allows update of Countries field in address table. Access2000 version or Access2002 version

Project Manager NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version Fully featured business application for project tracking and control in a business unit. Access2000 version

Sales Manager NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version The Sales Manager is a fully-featured sales management application with comprehensive reporting and product-costing functionality. Access2000 version

Contractor Tracker NEW Updated GUI for Access 2000 version The ultimate contractor tracking and control application. Remove sample data before using. Access2000 version

UI Builder for Access

Just came across this product, UI Builder for Access from OpenGate Software, and from the on-line demo was very impressed with the tool's wide functionality and the clean gui produced by the Builder. No VBA knowledge required but pricey. Download the sample databases from here.

New Free Access Database Templates

Over the past month I have made available a number of new free open-code Access databases:

1. Two of my new Access 2007 database templates , Advanced Issues Tracker and Meeting Tracker, are featured on the Official US Office 2007 Templates Site. Both these templates have 4-star user-ratings and are holding their own against the official Microsoft templates.
   
   
2. From my web-site, aadconsulting.com, you can also download:

• By popular demand an Access 2003 version of the Advanced Issues Tracker database,
  
• A new Case (Project) Manager Access 2003 database, and
• A new Donations database for Access 2000 or later.

All these databases have modern GUI's and enhanced functionality. All except the Donations MDB use only embedded macros and are aimed at introducing new users to the code-free capabilities of Access.