How to create list bar like outlook interface in Access 2k/XP?

[Frank]

I guess I have to use list bar Active X control. However,
it seems most of those Active X controls are created for
VB, not VBA in Access. I don't know how to use them in
Access. I tried Gravity Box List bar and Mabry List bar,
no luck.

 

[MacDermott]

What are the features of the listbar that you require?
In many cases, a listbox or subform can be made to serve that purpose.

HTH
- Turtle

 

[Frank]

I would like use it to be the main user interface, just
like Microsoft outlook. I think I find a ActiveX that
supports this in Access: Janus GridEX 2000 and Button bar.

http://www.componentsource.com/catalog.asp?
fl=&bc=&sc=CS&PO=510225&option=5389&bhcp=1

That's what I want. It's just too expensive. You
mentioned using listbox and subform. It might be a good
idea. I will give it a try. Do you have more information
or examples about how to do it using list box and
subform? Thanks.

Frank

 

[MacDermott]

I'm just thinking about the bar on the left of Outlook which has a number of
different options.
Capture the click of the listbox or subform to tell you which item has been
selected, and write appropriate code to do what you want it to.

HTH
- Turtle