on right-click, open in new tab

[QueenKirsty]

I am creating an Access 2003 interface (.adp) for a SQL server 2000 backend and want to have some web browser-style features. I currently have a side panel that has the menu structure that can load various forms into a main panel but would like to have a tabbed pages feature like on web browsers. I.e. on right click have an option to open form in new tab. There are serveral questions surrounding this:
1. How do you alter the list of options shown on right-click?
2. How do you make new tabs on the fly and populate them with particular forms?
3. Can you have more than one (editable) copy of a form open at the same time showing different data?

Any help or advice would be appreciated. As would any other good UI suggestions, as this is a prototype to find out what can be done.

 

[HiTechCoach]

IMHO, what is a good UI for a web browser does not mean it will also be good for a database UI. I do agree some of the new elements in a web browser are great for surfing the web that could also be useful in a database UI.

1. How do you alter the list of options shown on right-click?

Create a custom shortcut menu

2. How do you make new tabs on the fly and populate them with particular forms?

You will have to close the form, open it in design view and modify the tab control.

What I do is add the maximum number of tabs I will allow and just hide then until needed.

3. Can you have more than one (editable) copy of a form open at the same time showing different data?

Yes, it is possible. I am not sure how reliable it is.


I have an example if an interface that you may like. I will look for it and post it shortly

 

[HiTechCoach]

Check out:

Explorer Bar - Non ActiveX

Hope this is helpful ...