Switchboard v Form

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Andy Roberts

Is there any advantage to a switchboard over a normal form?

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Regards

Andy
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Andy Roberts
Win XP Pro
Access 2007
 
K

Klatuu

The only advantage is Switchboard has is it is very fast and easy to set up.
But that is it. It has some many limitations, you will seldom find a
professional who uses a Switchboard.
 
A

Andy Roberts

Well I'm not a professional, but you obviously are so thats good enough for
me!

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Regards

Andy
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Andy Roberts
Win XP Pro
Access 2007
 
J

John W. Vinson

Is there any advantage to a switchboard over a normal form?
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Since a switchboard *is* a normal form - just with some controls and some VBA
code attached - No.
 
K

Klatuu

switchboard *is* a normal form

Really?
I wouldn't agree with that statement, John. Unless you can use the
Switchboard Mananger with a form other than Switchboard, then I would go away
redfaced, but having learned something.
 
J

John W. Vinson

switchboard *is* a normal form

Really?
I wouldn't agree with that statement, John. Unless you can use the
Switchboard Mananger with a form other than Switchboard, then I would go away
redfaced, but having learned something.
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Well, I guess you can't - but you can certainly open a Switchboard created by
the switchboard manager in the Form designer, and it's just a very basic
unbound form with a bunch of command buttons on it.
 
M

Mark A. Sam

I use both. The Switchboard is useful if you have many selections which can
be grouped, like Data Entry, Reports, or whatever. It works well, but so
does a normal form.
 
K

Klatuu

True.
IMHO, the only real advantage of a Switchboard is that it can be used
without VBA. This makes it easier for a user who doesn't know VBA to create
a navigation tool for their application.
 
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