We get calls all the time to take over an existing database, for a wide range of reasons: Existing developer has retired. Does not have the skillset to cloud enable the database. Does not return calls/too busy. It is the hardest thing to do Taking over someone else’s work is not easy, oft [...]
This year, I had the privilege of helping host multiple sessions at Microsoft Ignite, the annual conference where the tech giant showcases its latest advancements. It was an extra-special experience, as the event took place in my home city of Chicago. If I had to sum up the conference in one word, i [...]
April 1, 2024 In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced that two of its most iconic software applications, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel, will be merging later this year. The new product resulting from this union is aptly named “AccXel”—a blend of the two names that promises to [...]
Don’t let the short length of this article fool you. When I discovered how to add my custom code routines to Access’s intellisense feature, I discovered a coding technique that I have used every day since! Think about it. Have you ever wondered how you could get your custom VBA code routines to show [...]
Join me this Tuesday January 9th, 2023 at 6:30 PM as we start exploring tools that will help you be more productive. Here are the details: Join us this Tuesday, January 9th for the Access SQL Server Meeting! Session Title: Tools to help you automate Access coding – with FMS founder Luke Chung This m [...]
Join me this Tuesday December 12th, 2023 at 6:30 PM as we start exploring tools that will help you be more productive. Here are the details: https://accessusergroups.org/sql-server-with-access/event/automating-access-programming-leveraging-mz-tools/ [...]
For over two decades, far before the COVID crisis, IT Impact has thrived as a remote company, embracing the dynamic world of technology and innovation. Virtual meetings became the norm, connecting team members from various corners of the globe. But deep down, one goal has always burned brightly in o [...]
The future of Microsoft Access in 2023? Earlier this year I was in Redmond, Washington, to participate in the MVP Summit, where I heard a lot about AI and Office and met with the Access team (it’s one of the best benefits to being an Access MVP). Although I can’t share much of what we discussed, I’ [...]
Over the years (almost two decades), there was (it has been fixed now in the latest versions) a glitch in the Access Datasheet Wizard that created a confounding condition that led many to take to the help forums to find a solution. You see, one of my favorite features of the datasheet is using the c [...]
I've been playing with ChatGPT for a while now and mark me impressed with its capabilities. One of the first things I did was ask it to create a VBA function that calculates the first of the month: A couple of points on the code above: I never named the function yet the AI used a great name: FirstOf [...]
It seams Microsoft is releasing new drivers every few months now, trying to keep pace with the trove of new SQL Server and Azure features that come out with every new version. The drivers do double work, both with the product you can install locally, and the Azure service in the cloud. Why you shoul [...]
