access 97 files

[tigerjeaux]

what files do i need in access 97 that include the input data & any saved files? r there any files in the windows' directories?

[tward]

Any data you input will be in the data base file you will have to create. Name it whatever you want. It will have a .mdb file extension. You can save the file in any folder you want.

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[capri]

Access will save any file you create and save in the default directory you have set unless you manually choose to save it elsewhere.

If you have Access open, select TOOLS, OPTIONS then the GENERAL tab to see what the current default is.

If you want to see a sample database, the Access already has, go to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Samples\Northwind.mdb

When you create a database, it consists of several different pieces but they are all saved as one file. (Tabels, queries, forms, reports etc)

You can input your data into tables, but it is often easier to create a form to do the input. If your form is constructed properly, the data you input into it will automatically be entered in your table.

If you want to start using a template, OPen Access, click New (file) the click on the database tab of the window that appears, this will give you templates that you can choose from that might be close to what you are looking to design. Once you open one, save it with your own name for it.