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Authors

Geoffrey L. Griffith and Truitt L. Bradly

Resources for this Book

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• The Wrox P2P (peer-to-peer) help site for this book.
• Download the code for this book here.
• Errata Page for this book.

Description – From the Back Cover

This book-and-video package is the perfect introduction to Access 2010

Microsoft Access is the most popular database system in the world and this practical guide will soon have you building Access database applications using Access 2010. This book is designed for beginner- to intermediate-level Access users and covers the basics of building and working with the major features of the program. Over 60 lessons are included to discuss these features and provide step-by-step examples showing you exactly how each feature can be implemented in a real world Access database application. The accompanying DVD provides clear, easy-to-follow videos of the authors demonstrating each of the examples discussed in the book, as well as extra commentary, so that no reader is left behind!

• Provides examples of building Access database applications from scratch or from existing database templates.
• Discusses how to use Access 2010 and the major components it provides, such as the Navigation Pane, Ribbon, and the many database object designers.
• Teaches the basics of building and working with each of the major Access database object types: tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and VBA code modules.
• Introduces exciting new Access 2010 features, such as the new macro designer, the Ribbon Options dialog, and even how to customize the Access 2010 Backstage.
• Teaches the basics of writing VBA code and provides specific examples about how and when to use it.
• Each lesson includes a step-by-step written example and DVD video showing exactly how to accomplish the tasks discussed in the lesson.

Even if you have no experience with Access 2010, this guide will have you building robust Access applications with the best of them! If you want to get quickly up to speed on Access 2010, Access 2010 24-Hour Trainer is the perfect place to start.

On the DVD

Don’t just learn—do! The lessons within the book are each accompanied by an instructional demonstration on the DVD—nearly 5 hours of video tutorials! You’ll learn to:

• Install Access 2010 and open a database file from Windows
• Create a new database application
• Handle database objects
• Use the Access 2010 Ribbon
• Create lists from tables, queries, or system objects
• Modify tables and fields
• Embed macros and code in reports
• Form queries in the wizard
• Customize the Navigation Pane and Ribbon
• Work with Access security

Please see the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Media (included with the book): DVD
• Publisher: Wrox (1st Edition – June 13, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470591676
• ISBN-13: 978-0470591673
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds

Special Notes

This product is signed by Geoffrey L. Griffith, one of the authors of the book. If you want a special note, please add any requests to the order instructions option provided during the checkout process.

• Title: Disable Canonical URL Redirects Plugin for WordPress
• Author: Geoffrey L. Griffith
• Version: 1.0.11.0228
• Download: Click Here
• Description: Disables the “Canonical URL Redirect” feature of WordPress (in versions of WordPress 2.3 and greater). To use this plugin, simply activate it. Then, disable this plugin if you need to re-enable the “Canonical URL Redirect” feature of WordPress.

This webpage has a redirect loop
The webpage at has resulted in too many redirects. Clearing your cookies for this site or allowing third-party cookies may fix the problem. If not, it is possibly a server configuration issue and not a problem with your computer.

It looks like there is some problem with in WordPress 3.1 on Windows Server, but I was able to find a simple workaround to the issue. Here are the steps I took to correct the problem for my WordPress site:

1. Go to the WP admin page at: http://your_site_name/wp-admin/ (it should still work, even if your home page doesn’t).
2. Login and go to the Plug-ins admin page.
3. Install and activate the “Permalink Fix & Disable Canonical Redirects Pack” plugin (at http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/permalink-fix-disable-canonical-redirects-pack/).
4. Go back to your homepage, it should work!

Anyway, I hope this helps save you some time and a headache that I went through to fix this problem for myself!

Submitted By: Geoffrey Griffith – February 28, 2011

The Symptoms

A file in Windows Vista or Windows 7 cannot be deleted, renamed, opened, moved, and you cannot view the properties. When one of these options is executed on the file (or the folder the file resides in), Windows Explorer just hangs until the window is killed or until it crashes.

The Problem

The problem seems to be due to thumbnails believe it or not (I didn’t at first). Somehow, when Windows Explorer is trying to generate the thumbnails for the file, it locks the file and nothing can be done with it.

Solution 1 – Step-By-Step

• From the Windows Desktop, click the Start button, and choose the “Control Panel” to open the Windows Control Panel.
• From the Control Panel, choose the “Appearance and Personalization” Option and then choose the “Folder Options” option. This will open the “Folder Options” dialog.
• On the Folder Options dialog, click on the “View” tab to select it.
• From the View tab on the Folder Options dialog, make the following changes:
1. Check – “Always show icons, never thumbnails”
2. Uncheck – “Display file icon on thumbnails”
3. Uncheck – “Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items”
4. Uncheck – “Show preview handlers in preview pane”
• Once all of these settings have been made, click the Ok button to apply the changes and close the dialog.
• Finally, restart Windows so that the changes have been applied to Windows Explorer. Once Windows has restarted, try to delete your file, it should work! But, if it does not, try the second set of steps below.

Solution 2 – Step-By-Step

• From the Windows Desktop, click the Start button, and choose the “Control Panel” to open the Windows Control Panel.
• From the Control Panel, choose the “System and Maintenance” option and then choose the “Indexing Options” option. This will open the “Indexing Options” dialog.
• On the Indexing Options dialog, click on the “Advanced” button to open the “Advanced Options” dialog.
• On the Advanced Options dialog, click the “Rebuild” button to rebuild all of the file indexes on the machine.
• You will be warned that the operation will take a while (possible several hours), so go ahead and click “OK”. The index rebuild process will start, time will pass, and eventually it will complete. Close out all of the dialogs.
• Finally, restart Windows so that the changes have been applied. Once Windows has restarted, try to delete your file, it should work!

Submitted By: Geoffrey Griffith – February 23, 2011

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Authors

Teresa Hennig, Rob Cooper, Geoffrey Griffith, Jerry Dennison

Wrox Resources for this Book

The following is a list of resources for use with this book:

• The Wrox P2P (peer-to-peer) help site for this book.
• Download the code for this book here

Product Description

A comprehensive guide to programming for Access 2010 and 2007

Millions of people use the Access database applications, and hundreds of thousands of developers work with Access daily. Access 2010 brings better integration with SQL Server and enhanced XML support; this Wrox guide shows developers how to take advantage of these and other improvements.

With in-depth coverage of VBA, macros, and other programming methods for building Access applications, this book also provides real-world code examples to demonstrate each topic. Access 2010 Programmer’s Referenceis a comprehensive guide to the best-of-breed techniques for programming Access applications.

Coverage Includes:

• Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010
• New Features
• Upgrading and Converting to Access 2010
• Macros in Access 2010
• Using the VBA Editor
• VBA Basics
• Using VBA in Access
• Creating Classes in VBA
• Extending VBA with APIs
• Working with the Windows Registry
• Using DAO to Access Data
• Using ADO to Access Data
• Using SQL with VBA
• Using VBA to Enhance Forms
• Enhancing Reports with VBA
• Customizing the Ribbon
• Customizing the Office Backstage
• Working with Office 2010
• Working with SharePoint
• Working with .NET
• Building Client-Server Applications with Access
• The Access 2010 Templates
• Access Runtime Deployment
• Database Security
• Access 2010 Security Features
• From the Back Cover
• Build robust database applications with Access 2010

Microsoft Access 2010 offers a rich set of features and design tools for storing, analyzing, and viewing data, along with the inherent ability to connect to a large variety of data sources. With this book, you’ll discover the benefits of using the newest features to build small- to medium-scale database applications, integrate with other programs, create Web applications, and upgrade existing solutions.

Access 2010 Programmer’s Reference:

• Shows you how to program VBA and macros for Access, including use of error handling, best practices, and helpful tips
• Provides code examples that demonstrate how to enhance and extend the functionality of Access applications
• Shows when, why, and how to use DAO and ADO in VBA
• Demonstrates how to build Access applications that leverage SharePoint®, SQL Server®, Excel®, XML, and other sources
• Discusses deployment considerations, such as working with mixed platforms and versions, 64-bit Office, Access Runtime, Access and database security, and upgrading and conversions

Wrox Programmer’s References are designed to give the experienced developer straight facts on a new technology, without hype or unnecessary explanations. They deliver hard information with plenty of practical examples to help you apply new tools to your development projects today.

Code Downloads

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1272 pages
• Publisher: Wrox (August 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470591668
• ISBN-13: 978-0470591666
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds

Reviews of the Access 2010 Programmer’s Reference

The following is a list of various review of this book:

• “The Microsoft Access 2010 Programmer’s Reference by Wrox is one that I’ll be keeping!” – Danny Lesandrini – www.DatabaseJournal.com

Special Notes

This product is signed by Geoffrey L. Griffith, one of the authors of the book. If you want a special note, please add any requests to the order instructions option provided during the checkout process.

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Authors

Teresa Hennig, Rob Cooper, Geoffrey Griffith, Armen Stein

Wrox Resources for this Book

The following is a list of resources for use with this book:

• The Wrox P2P (peer-to-peer) help site for this book.
• Download the code for this book here

Product Description

This resource provides the tools you need to leverage Access 2007’s built-in functionality and VBA in order to build more dynamic applications. The author team explores all aspects of VBA programming for Access, describes the latest innovations, and explains how to take advantage of key new objects, enhanced macros, and the Office Ribbon. Plus, you’ll find several commonly used techniques and sample code to help you get started, as well as expert tips to make your code easier to maintain.

From the Back Cover

Access 2007 VBA Programmer’s Reference

Written by Access MVPs and Microsoft Access testers, this resource will give you the tools to leverage Access 2007′s built-in functionality and VBA in order to build more dynamic applications. It explores all aspects of VBA programming for Access and describes the latest innovations. You’ll also find several commonly used techniques and sample code to help you get started, as well as expert tips to make your code easier to maintain.

The expert author team will show you how to create and name variables, manipulate data using Data Access Object (DAO) and ActiveX® Data Object (ADO), handle errors, and create classes. You’ll also learn how to utilize the latest wizards as well as modify and enhance the code that the wizards create. And you’ll learn how to take advantage of key new objects, enhanced macros, and the Office Ribbon.

What you will learn from this book

All about Access 2007′s new features and the building blocks of VBA
Ways to debug your code and avoid common pitfalls

• Techniques for accessing data in Access and other external data sources
• Steps for creating and enhancing forms and reports
• Methods for controlling access to your applications and files
• How to use VBA with APIs and other Office applications
• Tips for using the Windows® Registry and ADE tools

Who this book is for

This book is a comprehensive resource for Access users and VBA developers who want to increase the power of Access using VBA.

Wrox Programmer’s References are designed to give the experienced developer straight facts on a new technology, without hype or unnecessary explanations. They deliver hard information with plenty of practical examples to help you apply new tools to your development projects today.

Code Downloads

Take advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use. Download the code samples for this book here.

Product Details

Paperback: 1152 pages
Publisher: Wrox; 1 edition (May 14, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470047038
ISBN-13: 978-0470047033
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Special Notes

This product is signed by Geoffrey L. Griffith, one of the authors of the book. If you want a special note, please add any requests to the order instructions option provided during the checkout process.

I’ve found myself using this Black to Transparent Forecolor to Black with Gimp a lot, mainly to make images that fade to black on the sides. Anyway, I thought I would post it in case anyone else is interested!

Title: Black to Transparent to Black Gradient (.ggr) file for Gimp
Author: Geoffrey L. Griffith
Website: www.ImagineThought.com
Version: 1.0.0
Created: 17 Jan 2010
Description: This is a Black to Transparent to Black Gradient (.ggr) file for Gimp 2.6 (or higher).

Download the Black-to-Transparent-to-Black.ggr.zip File Here

License: Free to modify, distribute, and sell. Publisher makes no warranty or guarantees about this product and is provided for free AS-IS, use at your own risk!

Download the Black-to-Transparent-to-Black.ggr.zip File Here

Preview:

Installing Gradient .ggr Files to Gimp in Windows

Once you have downloaded the Gimp Gradient .ggr file, you will need to install it to Gimp, so that it may be used properly. To learn how to install Gradient .ggr files to Gimp on a Windows machine, see this article about Installing Gradients to Gimp on a Windows machine.