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I did by the book "Database Design for Mere Mortals" and am reading it. I have also downloaded a couple of the scenarios from Rogers. I have done another attempt with a table list and fields. Appreciate any comments. Martha administers a nonprofit membership organization. Things she...

Thank you all. Here is my first description attempt. I am going right to Rogers Access Library after this!! I sure appreciate all you help.:) This is a small, non-profit organization of cattlemen. We raise funds by donations, sponsorships and memberships. We have one main...

Thank you all. Okay, is Rogers Access Library a good starting point? Is there one great book out there that will get me there? I though Lynda.com would help, but it isn't too much. If I write out a 3-4 paragraph of my Association and the think I want to accomplish, can I post it here at...

Thank you for your response. I keep trying to do this, but get totally hung up when I know that my member # can either be attached to a person or a company. I want to keep my people and companies separate because they will both be a many-to-many relationship. In the end I want a report that...

I am new to databases. I have taken a couple online video courses on database structure and design on Lynda.com. Everything says planning up front is most important, so I'm trying to think of what I want to accomplish with a database. Lost even before I start. I want to track...

Hi, My real name is Martha, but I go by Lena Olson (yes, I'm married to Ole!). Our favorite activity is 4-wheelin in northern Wisconsin. I recently joined Lynda.com in hopes of learning how to start a database, probably using Microsoft Access. I am a legal assistant, but I have a part-time...