Create a Training Module or Help File

[Dwight]

I have an MS Access application that I current have a MS Word user manual
for. I would like make the manual be part of the application, either by
making it some type of training module or custom help files.

Does anyone know where I can find samples on how to this?

Thanks in advance!

Dwight

 

[akphidelt]

Ive seen some clever things done in my access life but can't find a good site
to describe.

If you learn a little with VBA you can do some pretty amazing things. I saw
one application that had tutorials that automatically popped up when it was
your first time using a function... then you can click a little check box
that won't show that message again. I've added things like that to my
databases and they have been welcomed with a great response.

 

[J_Goddard via AccessMonster.com]

Hi -

One way you can do this is by using hyperlink properties of MS-Access
controls to reference bookmarks in the Word Document. I use command buttons
and labels, which have these properties. The Hyperlink Address property is
the Full Path Name to the Word document, and the Hyperlink Subaddress
property is the name of the MS Word bookmark. Clicking on the button / label
opens the Word Document at the appropriate bookmark.

I have also been able to trap the F1 help key to do the same thing, but that
requires a bit of programming to trap the key (On Keydown) and go to the
specified bookmark.

John