splash and interface

[danit58]

I would like some right-hand to realize start form ed interface of an application in Access 2003.

I have seen some applications that open (in synthesis) as it follows:

1) the principal window of Access is hidden and splash mask with regards, info, etc. that it appears "suspended" on the desktop;

2) to the closing of such mask the window of Access returns maximized;

3) both it opens a mask that fills the space of the window access; such mask with various graphic elements, menù, subform, etc. it will act from background and container for the other masks of hand in hand used; some masks can open out of such mask container.

4) each mask that opens (reports) it will have a menù that is had to activate under the bar of the title of Access to the place of the standard menù.

I have tried to realize how much above, with more than few difficulties; besides I don't succeed in activating the menù under the bar of the title.

Can you signal me some example available to examine and eventually reuse?

Regards
danit

 

[CEH]

I think what you are trying to do is have a "Splash screen" first then open a menu. As you know both are forms.. to set Access to open with your Splash screen go to "Tools", "Startup". You will see "Display Form/Page" and a dropdown... from the dropdown pick your "Splash screen" form.
To make your Splash screen close and your Menu open automatically use the "On Timer" event on your Splash screen properties... In the "On Timer" event put this code..

Private Sub Form_Timer()
'On the forms timer event close the start-up form
DoCmd.Close acForm, "NameOfSplashForm"
'Open up the main switchboard form when the start-up form closes
DoCmd.OpenForm "Your MenuFormName"

End Sub

Also on the property event in your Splash screen form you must use the "Timer Interval" property. Try putting "5000" to start. This is the length of time your Splash screen will stay visible.
That should get you started