looking database that tracks supplies given to stores that I have

I am using excel at the moment and would like a database that would make it
easier for me.

As much fun as it is to build a database from scratch, sometimes it is good
to start with something that works, and then modify it to fit your needs.
Therefore, you may want to look at this:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/te...CT101426031033

"aceswami" wrote:

I am using excel at the moment and would like a database that would make it
easier for me.

I have looked at that one and I couldn't figure out how to make it work for
what I am needing it for. I give a lot of office supplies and copies to
about 10 different stores. If you have an idea on how to make it work for me
I am all ears.


"awesome" wrote:

As much fun as it is to build a database from scratch, sometimes it is good
to start with something that works, and then modify it to fit your needs.
Therefore, you may want to look at this:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/te...CT101426031033

"aceswami" wrote:

I am using excel at the moment and would like a database that would make it
easier for me.

If you are saying that you want to acquire a database that already does what
you need done, have you searched for commercial products? As "awesome"
mentions, designing and building a database application that does exactly
what you want is not a trivial task...

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP

"aceswami" wrote in message
...
I am using excel at the moment and would like a database that would make it
easier for me.

I haven't- the company I work for probably won't let me buy new software for
that.
I will just have to figure out how to make my own.
aceswami

"Jeff Boyce" wrote:

If you are saying that you want to acquire a database that already does what
you need done, have you searched for commercial products? As "awesome"
mentions, designing and building a database application that does exactly
what you want is not a trivial task...

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP

"aceswami" wrote in message
...
I am using excel at the moment and would like a database that would make it
easier for me.

If you've not used Access much nor developed relational databases nor
developed applications before, make sure your company realizes that the
learning curve on Access can be steep. You may end up taking quite a while
to build what you are describing.

Using a template (i.e., knowing how to adapt a template to your specific
requirements) is one of the skills you'd need to build before being able to
build a customized application.

Best of luck!

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP

"aceswami" wrote in message
...
I haven't- the company I work for probably won't let me buy new software
for
that.
I will just have to figure out how to make my own.
aceswami

"Jeff Boyce" wrote:

If you are saying that you want to acquire a database that already does
what
you need done, have you searched for commercial products? As "awesome"
mentions, designing and building a database application that does exactly
what you want is not a trivial task...

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP

"aceswami" wrote in message
...
I am using excel at the moment and would like a database that would make
it
easier for me.