Sunday, January 27, 2013

SQL - Calculated Fields and Functions

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Customer Table




To create a new database in Microsoft Access:
  • Open Microsoft Access and click Blank Database under the New Blank Database heading. 
  • Name the database in the File Name box on the right side of the screen. Click the folder icon to place the database where you want. 
  • Afterwards, click Create to save the database you just created.


To create a query using Microsoft Access 2010:
  • Switch to SQL View by clicking Create from the menu running across the top of the screen.
  • Click the Query Design button, causing the Show Table dialog box to appear. 
  • Click Close in the dialog box without selecting a table. 
  • Locate the View drop-down button near the top left. 
  • Click the down arrow and select SQL View. This is the place to type the SQL script. 
  • To execute the script in SQL View, click on the Run button.