DAO Object Model: The Definitive Reference Book

When you get around to planning a Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) routine to get at tables and fields within Microsoft Access, you will run into a major problem: the Access object model has nothing to do with Access data. If you didn't know that, then you'll be delighted with the hundreds of hours Helen Feddema saves you with her well-researched guide through the Data Access Object (DAO) model, where you'll find the components you need. With its ample tables and clear notes, this is a definitive reference that will pay for itself almost the instant you begin applying the invaluable hints, warnings and examples.Though the book is written primarily from the viewpoint of Access and Excel VBA, it doesn't neglect those using one of the other varieties of VBA or Outlook VB Scripting, or even Windows Scripting Host. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a very useful program, Object Model Browser, which views an object graphically, making it significantly easier to see in context how an object interfaces hierarchically with the Model. All the code examples can also be found on the CD-ROM.The writing style is crisp and economical yet complete and readily understandable. In tricky places, text is well supplemented with practical examples. Though a fair working knowledge of VBA is required to get the most out of this volume, it can be picked up and used by programmers at any level of experience, and should serve as a useful long-term distillation of what you need to know to personalise Microsoft applications effectively. --Wilf HeyRead More