Looking for some design thoughts on keeping my DB applications "user-friendly." Like most of you I have a certain "signature" or method as to how I like to see my databases setup/designed.
For example: I tend to incorporate menu bars & tool bars into my apps instead of using a menu/switchboard. However, I find that many basic users would rather see a menu/switchboard.
I already use features such as runtime and FE updating. I also use an Error log table to help troubleshoot when a user has a difficult time telling me what is going on.
In my development experience, I have found that not only are many end-users not Access Savy, they are generally not all that PC savy.
So, what are some things that you do to keep your designs as user-friendly as possible?
For example: I tend to incorporate menu bars & tool bars into my apps instead of using a menu/switchboard. However, I find that many basic users would rather see a menu/switchboard.
I already use features such as runtime and FE updating. I also use an Error log table to help troubleshoot when a user has a difficult time telling me what is going on.
In my development experience, I have found that not only are many end-users not Access Savy, they are generally not all that PC savy.
So, what are some things that you do to keep your designs as user-friendly as possible?