Switchboard Form - Brain Fart!

[skydiver]

Access 2010. I've created my switchboard, but I just need someone to slap the back of my head when creating a switchboard FORM. Do I do this manually? Linking command buttons, option labels, etc.? If you could just point me in the right direction to get me started. Thanks!

 

[boblarson]

If you are using the actual Switchboard in Access you need to let IT create the form by using the Switchboard manager. Otherwise you really aren't using the Switchboard functionality, just a form you created and need to add buttons to and handle the clicks etc.

The Switchboard Manager will lead you on. To get there, I don't have 2010 in front of me so I am not sure where it is but you can bring it up by going to the VBA Window and in the Immediate Window paste this and hit enter:
Docmd.RunCommand acCmdSwitchboardManager

 

[skydiver]

Okay, you were right Bob. The first time around I didn't completely finish creating a switchboard and accepted at that point. I deleted the original switchboard, recreated and can now see where the form was created on it's own. Whew!

One more issue:

I have a layout (Access 2003 version) on how to expand the number of items a switchboard can hold. I'd like to add a few more items (10 instead of just 8). Is the procedure the same with 2010 as in 2003 or do you have a step by step approach for 2010? Thanks again!!!

 

[boblarson]

The switchboard works the same way in 2010 as it did in 2003.

 

[skydiver]

I will try what works. Thanks guys! Ran into another issue when setting the database to display the switchboard upon opening. What does this mean and how can I fix it? Thanks again! See attachment.

 

[skydiver]

Disregard...I rewrote the switchboard items and it works fine.