Command Button Properties

[Guest]

I am creating a database in Access 2000. I have sucessfully created a
switchboard using the switchboard manager and have formatted the appearance
to my liking. The problem I am encountering is with the properties of the
command buttons. It will not allow me to change the special effect or colour
of the buttons. I think it may be a problem with having used the switchboard
wizard. The command buttons are raised and an ugly beige colour. Is there any
way to change the appearance of these command buttons or will I have to
create a new switchboard? I have tried everything I could find on here and
nothing has helped yet!

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

What you can do with the Access Switchboard is very limited.
Create your own form and you can then do anything you want with it.

 

[fredg]

I am creating a database in Access 2000. I have sucessfully created a
switchboard using the switchboard manager and have formatted the appearance
to my liking. The problem I am encountering is with the properties of the
command buttons. It will not allow me to change the special effect or colour
of the buttons. I think it may be a problem with having used the switchboard
wizard. The command buttons are raised and an ugly beige colour. Is there any
way to change the appearance of these command buttons or will I have to
create a new switchboard? I have tried everything I could find on here and
nothing has helped yet!

Thanks!

Access does NOT support a change of color of command buttons.
That being said, you can substitute an unbound label and use it's
click event. A labels color can be changed. You would also need to set
it's SpecialEffects property to Raised, and code it's Mouse Up
event (LabelName.SpecialEffect = 1) and Mouse Down event
(LabelName.SpecialEffect = 2) to simulate movement up and down
movement.

Note, I'm glad you have successfully created the switchboard,
but ..... switchboards created by the switchboard manager have limited
capabilities. A better switchboard solution would be one created by
yourself, using unbound form(s), with command buttons (or in your case
labels). You will have more control over it's appearance, and
functionality. Maintenance will also be easier. I would suggest you
search http://www.groups.google.com for more information regarding
Access switchboards.

 

[Guest]

What would be the easiest way to create a switchboard form from design view?
I am fairly new to this and I have about 10-15 pages in my switchboard. Do I
need to create a bunch of different forms with command buttons navigating
between them as well as opening reports? I am not the greatest with writing
code for command buttons.